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Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

We’re looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer – eLinux to join our Safety OS Platform team. This group builds the Linux-based foundation that powers Samsara’s Safety devices — enabling real‑time safety alerts, AI detections, and connected workflows used by millions of drivers worldwide. You’ll own and evolve the embedded Linux stack across multiple hardware platforms, driving improvements in system stability, boot performance, and hardware integration. This role calls for deep hands‑on expertise in Linux internals, device drivers, and board bring‑up, with a focus on building reliable, production‑ready systems that scale to millions of deployed units.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US and Canada.

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real‑world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
• You are a life‑long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
• You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
• You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win – together.

• Take full ownership of key platform areas and initiatives, driving execution across the OS stack, aligning cross‑functional teams, and delivering production‑grade embedded Linux and system‑level capabilities across various hardware platforms.
• Lead custom hardware prototyping, board bring‑up, and platform bring‑up across multiple SoCs.
• Develop and maintain the embedded Linux operating system, including build systems, kernel configuration, patches, and systemd service management.
• Drive power and performance optimization, secure boot configuration, and device hardening to meet reliability and security requirements at scale.
• Support high‑volume manufacturing by improving system stability, validating hardware revisions, and resolving factory‑blocking issues.
• Influence architectural decisions across business units, collaborating with firmware, hardware, and ML teams to raise system quality and consistency.
• Debug complex cross‑stack problems spanning hardware, kernel, drivers, middleware, and application layers; document root causes and implement long‑term fixes.
• Mentor engineers within the team and contribute to establishing strong engineering and operational standards for Samsara’s in‑vehicle OS platform.
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• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

• Proficient in Linux development in C, including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device drivers, device tree, and userspace tools.
• Experience with cross‑platform development, build tools (GNU toolchain, Yocto, buildroot) and Docker containers.
• Experience integrating/adapting Open Source Software to meet project requirements.
• Ability to read schematics and integrated circuit device datasheets for board support package development.
• Experience bringing products through the full software lifecycle – from early prototyping, board bring‑up, release to manufacturing, to post‑release support.
• 6+ Years of embedded software and/or hardware experience.
• Proactive, self‑directed, and good at estimating project scope and timelines.

• Extensive experience developing on Qualcomm‑based SoCs and enabling Linux on custom hardware platforms.
• Advanced Yocto expertise, with the ability to build, extend, and maintain complex embedded Linux distributions efficiently across multiple projects.

Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above‑market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.

The range of annual base salary for full‑time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. $126,225 — $163,350 CAD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee‑led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in‑person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on‑site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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