Senior Software Development Engineer - Platform Engineer (Remote Working)

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

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.

Samsara is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Cloud Governance Platform team. This team builds the foundational platforms that enforce governance, identity security, compliance, and software supply‑chain protections across all of Samsara’s cloud infrastructure and developer environments.

Rather than relying on manual reviews or policy enforcement, this team delivers secure, compliant‑by‑default systems through cloud IAM guardrails, automated controls, and scalable platform abstractions across AWS and GCP.

As a Senior Engineer you will contribute hands‑on to systems that need to be reliable and secure at scale, taking ownership of your components end‑to‑end.

You will bring strong engineering judgment to design discussions, while looking to senior/staff engineers and your manager for guidance on cross‑team tradeoffs.

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.

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.

Design and build core components of Samsara's Cloud Governance Platform, contributing hands‑on to cloud IAM, security controls, compliance enforcement, and software supply‑chain security capabilities.

Contribute to the roadmap for governance and security tooling across AWS and GCP, bringing engineering judgment to prioritization discussions.

Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into automated, continuously enforced controls through direct implementation.

Build and maintain software supply‑chain security tooling, including SAST, DAST, and secure CI/CD pipeline patterns.

Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Product Engineering teams to implement solutions for cross‑functional risk and governance problems.

Share technical knowledge with teammates through code reviews, pairing, and day‑to‑day collaboration.

Clearly communicate technical approach, tradeoffs, and risks in design docs and team discussions.

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

4+ years of industry experience in software development.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Strong programming/coding and design fundamentals (Golang, Python or similar).

Deep hands‑on expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar).

Experience building internal developer platforms or governance systems used across many teams.

Experience with software supply‑chain security practices and tooling.

Proficiency in Golang, Python, Terraform, or similar platform‑focused technologies.

Strong judgment in balancing developer experience, platform adoption, and enforcement of security controls.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. 142,800 — $184,800 CAD

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. 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. 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.

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.

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We use Tofu , a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud.