People Analytics AI Engineer

Samsara; Washington; Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly model

Professional development stipend

Health and parental leave

Job summary

Samsara in Washington state seeks a Staff AI Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of tools powering HR workflows and AI initiatives. You’ll design, build, and operate secure, scalable applications and automations transforming manual HR work into production‑grade solutions.

This role sits in the People team and requires coordinating with HR, IT, and business stakeholders, delivering AI‑driven HR solutions, integrating Workday and Google Suite, and staying ahead of AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience.
• 8+ years building and scaling production-grade applications and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with large language models and AI workflows.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and API interaction.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code automation and core enterprise platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain HR tech solutions that enhance HR programs and data quality.
• Lead roadmap planning, experimentation frameworks, and modeling strategy discussions.
• Identify data, tool, and process gaps and drive initiatives to close them.
• Develop and deploy AI-powered tools automating HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and knowledge retrieval.
• Integrate people systems with Workday, Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, and similar platforms.
• Stay current on AI and HR technology, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Provide end-user support, documentation, and training to ensure adoption and smooth operation.

Skills

Python

LLM apps

APIs

Data modeling

SQL

NoSQL

AI workflows

Cloud platforms

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Google Suite

Slack

Salesforce

ServiceNow

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

BigQuery

Redshift

Job description

Who we are

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.

About the role:

Samsara’s People team is seeking a technically skilled builder to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the tools and systems that power our HR workflows and AI initiatives.

Our People team helps support Samsara by providing accessible, business-oriented HR guidance—achieved through creative problem-solving, excellence in execution, and ethical, empathetic partnership across the company. We cover many areas, from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, total rewards, employee relations, workforce planning, and everything in between, and we are powered by an innovative HR operations function that is focused on reimagining how people work gets done. We value intensity, pace, and curiosity—moving quickly to deliver clear, practical solutions while continuously improving how we support the business.

This Staff AI Engineer role sits directly within the People team and acts as the technical bridge between HR professionals, people operations, program managers and the people that build Samsara, You’ll design, develop, and operate secure, scalable applications, automations, and AI workflows that transform manual HR work into efficient, production‑grade solutions. If you’re passionate about applying technology and AI to solve complex challenges and scale a modern people function, this is a unique opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact across People and the broader business.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

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 most importantly, 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 master your craft in a hyper growth environment.

• You’re 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‑calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with People team members and cross‑functional stakeholders (including IT and others) to design, build, and maintain HR tech solutions that enhance how we deliver people programs to the business, streamline HR workflows, improve data quality, and drive measurable productivity gains.

• Act as a key voice in roadmap planning, experimentation frameworks, and modeling strategy discussions.

• Identify gaps in data, tools, and processes — and lead initiatives to close them.

• Develop and deploy AI‑powered tools and automations that transform core HR processes, such as employee self‑service and HR intake, onboarding and offboarding, knowledge retrieval, workforce and headcount planning, performance and talent management, total rewards analysis, and document drafting, analysis, and translation.

• Integrate people systems with core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, Greenhouse) to ensure seamless data flow, scalability, and reliability.

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, staying current on advancements in AI, automation, and HR technology – and proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

• Enable and support end users—both People team members and employees across the business—through documentation, training, technical support, and troubleshooting to ensure adoption and smooth operation of all HR tech systems.

• 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.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience.

• 8+ years of relevant experience with building and scaling production‑grade enterprise applications and integrations, with strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to independently design and deliver solutions with little or no technical guidance.

• Hands‑on experience with large language model (LLM) applications, including prompt engineering, retrieval‑augmented generation, and related AI workflows.

• Proficiency in coding in Python, particularly for scripting, data manipulation, and interacting with APIs.

• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization.

• Proficiency with low‑code / no‑code automation platforms (e.g., Workato, UiPath, Zapier), core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, ServiceNow), AWS and similar platforms, and data warehouses (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift).

• Strong problem‑solving mindset and curiosity about how technology, especially AI, can improve HR processes.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable, reliable technical solutions, delivering iterative improvements with measurable outcomes.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Strong product mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.

• Experience working with HR technology or adjacent platforms such as HRIS, talent management, workforce planning, recruiting, and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Pave, Lattice, BritghtHire, GitHub, Cursor).

• Understanding of enterprise security, privacy, and data governance principles and how they apply to people systems and workflows—including sensitivity to handling employee data.

• Experience with fine‑tuning smaller language models or a deep understanding of model evaluation techniques beyond prompt engineering.

Annual Base Salary

$146,370—$221,400 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high‑impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above‑market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance‑based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high‑growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above‑market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long‑term success: a flexible, employee‑led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

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.

Belonging at Samsara

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.

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.