AI Engineer

Samsara; United States; On-site; USD 101,745 - 136,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Employee-led remote working

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an AI Engineer IV to build and scale AI applications. The role includes end-to-end responsibility for AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing solutions to enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in software engineering, particularly with Generative AI, and be proficient in Python. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, emphasizing employee development and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering or AI product development.
• 1+ year developing production-ready Generative AI solutions.
• Strong experience owning development, testing, and production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Build and own AI-powered applications from ideation to production.
• Architect and scale company-wide GenAI capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Python

AI/ML fundamentals

Generative AI solutions

Iterative prototyping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline

Tools

LangChain

OpenAI SDK

CrewAI

Job description

Overview

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, 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. We help improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy, across industries such as agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing.

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

About the role

Do you get excited about creating high-impact AI applications that employees rely on every day?

Samsara\'s Integrations, Data Engineering, and AI (IDEA) team is a key part of Samsara\'s Business Technology organization, driving innovation through data and AI. Our mission is to empower and enable everyone at Samsara with AI-powered tools and capabilities so they can get their work done more effectively. We bridge technology, innovation, and business needs to infuse AI-powered solutions into our organization.

We are looking for a hands-on AI Engineer to build, ship, and scale Samsara\'s AI applications and capabilities end-to-end. As an AI Engineer IV, you\'ll own the full lifecycle of AI-powered systems - from initial design and prototyping to production deployment, monitoring, and iteration. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders across Samsara to brainstorm, design, rapidly prototype, and productionalize AI-driven features and capabilities that integrate deeply into real business workflows.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US or Canada except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

You should apply if

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won\'t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment, and mastery of your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You are energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together, and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will

• Build, ship, and own end-to-end AI-powered applications, from ideation and prototyping through production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing iteration.
• Architect and scale company-wide GenAI capabilities and domain-specific business applications that are embedded into real operational workflows.
• Design and integrate AI solutions with internal systems and third-party platforms, including SaaS tools, APIs, data platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and launch AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency and personalization across business functions such as Customer Support, People/HR, Legal, and Finance.
• Collaborate closely with top-tier engineers, data scientists, and business users in a fast-moving environment.
• Apply and scale software engineering excellence, including reliability, observability, and maintainability of production AI systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering or AI product development, including
• 3+ years of experience owning the development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and support of web applications and backend APIs.
• 1+ year of experience building and deploying production-ready Generative AI solutions, with responsibility for reliability and performance.
• Strong expertise in Python and AI/ML fundamentals, particularly Generative AI solutions (e.g., LLMs, vector databases, prompt engineering, embeddings, RAG systems).
• Experience with AI agent development frameworks and tooling (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, LlamaIndex, OpenAI SDK, MCP, A2A).

An ideal candidate is

• Experienced in MVP development, iterative prototyping, and evolving prototypes into production-grade systems.
• Passionate about staying up to date with industry news, AI development trends, tools, and best practices.
• Knowledgeable about SDLC best practices and actively experiments with and adopts modern AI development tools and patterns.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional settings and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Samsara\'s Compensation and Benefits

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.

$101,745 — $136,800 USD

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.

Benefits

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.

Accommodations

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

Flexible Working

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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