Sales Engineer II, SE Desk - Mid West

Samsara; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Samsara is seeking a Sales Engineer to join a diverse, technically minded team supporting customers in logistics, fleet maintenance, and global asset management. The role focuses on IoT hardware, APIs, and open integrations, with a strong emphasis on understanding customer needs and delivering solutions on calls and demos.

You will work with the Samsara Sales Team across onboarding, deployment planning, and technical advocacy, supporting regions nationwide while collaborating to scale globally.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in pre-sales or support capacity is preferred.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Basic understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
• Well-versed in cloud software, networking, automation and control systems.
• Experience tinkering with hardware gadgets, sensors, or vehicles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on Samsara products and how they apply to customers’ operations.
• Demonstrate quick and efficient discovery to understand customer needs.
• Be highly available for demo/account coverage and provide technical expertise.
• Explain device installation to prospects over the phone.
• Deploy scripts leveraging the Samsara API to a testing environment on demand.
• Advocate for AE’s, prospects, and customers in internal tech discussions.
• Liaise between product and sales teams and enroll customers in beta programs.
• Champion Samsara values and operating principles as we scale.

Skills

Explain complex tech concepts

Customer communication

Pre-sales presence

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Related discipline

BS in Engineering

Tools

Samsara API

Cloud software

Networking

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:

As a Sales Engineer (SE) at Samsara, you’d be part of a diverse group of technically-minded folks working together to bring our unique connected operations technology to customers. Our daily customer engagements include conversations around logistics/supply chain management, fleet maintenance strategies, global asset management, machine control systems/diagnostics, system integration, and regulatory compliance. This means a successful SE at Samsara will develop a thorough understanding of IoT hardware and sensors, hands‑on installation/deployment scenarios, carrier networks, cloud infrastructure, and third‑party system integrations (via our open API) to ensure the proper technical solution is presented to our customers.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Midwest region within the US except Alaska, California (non‑Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Denver Metro (CO), Boulder Metro (CO), Chicago Metro (IL), Austin Metro (TX), Houston Metro (TX), Dallas Metro (TX), Seattle Metro (WA), SF Bay Metros (CA), NYC Metro (NY) and Washington DC Metro**. **** Relocation expenses will not be provided for this role.**

• 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, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You have an innate curiosity about how businesses work: One day you’ll meet with someone in waste management and the next you may be learning about the inner workings of a food distribution center. Our top sales team members seek to learn the ins and outs of the businesses they support in order to make a larger impact.
• You build genuine relationships with your customers: The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven’t been met with the type of technology we offer. Our customer’s value earned trust and human relationships built over time.
• You want to be with the best: Samsara’s high-performance culture means you’ll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before.
• You are a team player: At Samsara, sales is a team sport. We help each other out by sharing best practices and focusing on winning as a team.

In this role, you will:

• Become an expert on Samsara products: where the rubber of cutting‑edge tech (IoT, AI, computer vision) meets the road of driving digital transformation for physical operations.
• Demonstrate quick and efficient discovery to understand customer needs and answer any tech questions with the goal of doing so on a single call.
• Be highly available for standard demo/account coverage and temporary technical expertise across the entire Samsara Sales Team.
• Understand how our devices are installed (enough to explain to a prospect over the phone).
• Educate customers on technical aspects of APIs, and be able to deploy scripts leveraging the Samsara API to a testing environment on demand.
• Be an advocate for your AE’s, prospects, and customers when it comes to internal tech conversations.
• Act as a liaison between Samsara’s product and sales teams, translating technical feedback and enrolling the right customers in our beta programs.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s values and operating principles as we scale globally and across new offices

An ideal candidate would:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• Preferred 1+ years experience working with customers in a pre‑sales or support capacity
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Basic understanding of electronics and electrical systems
• Well-versed in one of the following: cloud software, networking, automation and control systems
• Experience tinkering with hardware gadgets, sensors, or vehicles is a plus

The range of annual on‑target earnings (OTE) range for full‑time employees for this position is below. Please note that OTE pay may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual OTE Salary

$77,350—$104,000 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

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