Samsara
Senior Software Engineer I - Mobile Platform
Samsara, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Overview
Who we are
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. We represent more than 40% of global GDP across industries such as agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing, and we are digitally transforming operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be part of a team shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As 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:
At Samsara, the Mobile Platform team is at the forefront of our mobile innovation, championing developer velocity and consistency. We craft, maintain, and evolve the core frameworks and tooling that empower every engineering team to build exceptional mobile applications for our customers. Your contributions will shape mobile-first experiences across the organization as we expand our product offerings and innovate in service of our customers. Our responsibilities span critical infrastructure, from reusable UI components and design systems to continuous integration pipelines, monitoring tools, and resilient networking and persistence layers. These foundational systems are widely adopted across applications and business units, driving impact throughout the company.
We use React Native, Typescript and Redux for our mobile apps, Golang for our backend, and GraphQL to communicate between them.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.
You should apply if:
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 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 new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries.
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:
Engineers engage with end users, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure outcomes are meaningful for customers.
You are a team player:
Our engineering teams combine independent effort with collaboration to win together.
In this role, you will:
Drive Technical Direction:
Contribute to architectural decisions and strategic planning for the mobile platform, influencing the technical roadmap.
Develop and Optimize:
Build and deliver high-quality, performant mobile features with clean, maintainable code and optimized performance.
Ensure Code Quality:
Promote high standards through peer reviews, testing, and best practices.
Build Reusable UI Components:
Design and implement accessible, consistent UI components to enable faster work across teams.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Work with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable mobile solutions.
Support and Mentor:
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Champion 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.
Minimum requirements for the role:
6+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years of hands-on mobile app development with React Native in production environments.
Deep knowledge of React Native
as a mobile-first framework with understanding of architecture, native components, and limitations.
Solid testing and debugging skills
in a mobile context, including unit and integration tests.
Strong understanding of mobile architecture, performance, and platform APIs .
Proficiency in using GraphQL and Redux
for data fetching and state management.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally
with product, design, and backend teams.
Mentoring and leading technical projects
with multiple contributors.
An ideal candidate also has:
Experience with native mobile development
(Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java), including bridging React Native with native code.
Performance tuning
in mobile apps with profiling and issue resolution experience.
Accessibility compliance
experience and best practices.
Familiarity with mobile CI/CD pipelines , build tools, and test automation.
Experience working with microservices .
Experience shipping and maintaining features over several years , showing long-term ownership.
Domain experience in logistics, fleet management, or industrial IoT , especially for drivers or field workers.
Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy:
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 base salary, bonus/variable, and restricted stock units (RSUs) for eligible roles. New hire RSUs may be awarded at the time of hire, with additional RSU refresh grants potentially awarded annually.
We pay for performance; top performers may receive above-market equity refresh awards.
The base salary range for this position is $126,140 — $212,000 USD, with actual offer determined by city, role, knowledge, skills, and experience.
EEO statement: At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of 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, or other characteristics protected by law.
Benefits Full-time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with remote and flexible working, health benefits, and more. Take a look at our Benefits site for details.
Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment and we are committed to equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or request accommodations during the recruiting process.
Flexible Working We embrace a flexible working model that supports remote work where feasible. Some positions may require proximity to an office or service region; the description will note any location requirements. All offers are contingent on the ability to work legally in the location.
Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara does not charge fees to applicants. Official communication will come from emails ending in @samsara.com. For information on fraudulent offers, please review our security guidance.
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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. We represent more than 40% of global GDP across industries such as agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing, and we are digitally transforming operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be part of a team shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As 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:
At Samsara, the Mobile Platform team is at the forefront of our mobile innovation, championing developer velocity and consistency. We craft, maintain, and evolve the core frameworks and tooling that empower every engineering team to build exceptional mobile applications for our customers. Your contributions will shape mobile-first experiences across the organization as we expand our product offerings and innovate in service of our customers. Our responsibilities span critical infrastructure, from reusable UI components and design systems to continuous integration pipelines, monitoring tools, and resilient networking and persistence layers. These foundational systems are widely adopted across applications and business units, driving impact throughout the company.
We use React Native, Typescript and Redux for our mobile apps, Golang for our backend, and GraphQL to communicate between them.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.
You should apply if:
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 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 new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries.
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:
Engineers engage with end users, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure outcomes are meaningful for customers.
You are a team player:
Our engineering teams combine independent effort with collaboration to win together.
In this role, you will:
Drive Technical Direction:
Contribute to architectural decisions and strategic planning for the mobile platform, influencing the technical roadmap.
Develop and Optimize:
Build and deliver high-quality, performant mobile features with clean, maintainable code and optimized performance.
Ensure Code Quality:
Promote high standards through peer reviews, testing, and best practices.
Build Reusable UI Components:
Design and implement accessible, consistent UI components to enable faster work across teams.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Work with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable mobile solutions.
Support and Mentor:
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Champion 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.
Minimum requirements for the role:
6+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years of hands-on mobile app development with React Native in production environments.
Deep knowledge of React Native
as a mobile-first framework with understanding of architecture, native components, and limitations.
Solid testing and debugging skills
in a mobile context, including unit and integration tests.
Strong understanding of mobile architecture, performance, and platform APIs .
Proficiency in using GraphQL and Redux
for data fetching and state management.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally
with product, design, and backend teams.
Mentoring and leading technical projects
with multiple contributors.
An ideal candidate also has:
Experience with native mobile development
(Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java), including bridging React Native with native code.
Performance tuning
in mobile apps with profiling and issue resolution experience.
Accessibility compliance
experience and best practices.
Familiarity with mobile CI/CD pipelines , build tools, and test automation.
Experience working with microservices .
Experience shipping and maintaining features over several years , showing long-term ownership.
Domain experience in logistics, fleet management, or industrial IoT , especially for drivers or field workers.
Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy:
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 base salary, bonus/variable, and restricted stock units (RSUs) for eligible roles. New hire RSUs may be awarded at the time of hire, with additional RSU refresh grants potentially awarded annually.
We pay for performance; top performers may receive above-market equity refresh awards.
The base salary range for this position is $126,140 — $212,000 USD, with actual offer determined by city, role, knowledge, skills, and experience.
EEO statement: At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of 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, or other characteristics protected by law.
Benefits Full-time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with remote and flexible working, health benefits, and more. Take a look at our Benefits site for details.
Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment and we are committed to equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or request accommodations during the recruiting process.
Flexible Working We embrace a flexible working model that supports remote work where feasible. Some positions may require proximity to an office or service region; the description will note any location requirements. All offers are contingent on the ability to work legally in the location.
Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara does not charge fees to applicants. Official communication will come from emails ending in @samsara.com. For information on fraudulent offers, please review our security guidance.
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