Hardware Technician Job at Samsara in San Francisco

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Base pay range

$58,607.50/yr - $98,500.00/yr

About the Company

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 is seeking a highly motivated lab technician II to support our R&D team at our San Francisco campus. This exciting role will report to the Lab Engineering Manager and support various engineering operations between our two locations.

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:

• Support lab operations by executing various engineering requests tickets across both hardware and software applications.
• Conduct in‑cab vehicle drive testing. This role requires a valid driver license.
• Perform lab maintenance and upkeep: organization, cleanliness, lab equipment assembly (racks/benches), track equipment calibration, create documents, etc.
• Connecting devices, inspecting products, and notifying engineers and lab manager of test bed issues.
• Collect components and assemble test setups per engineering instructions.
• Solder, label, and crimp prototype cables/components.
• Rework electronic assemblies, PCBs, and SMCs (0201).
• Utilize various lab equipment to execute testing: multimeters, power supplies, thermal chambers, and vibe tables.
• Help take ownership of lab safety and efficiency.
• Label, organize, and track inventory of devices using Google Sheets, etc.
• Diligently update project statuses, blockers, and priorities to lab manager and document on Jira test tickets.
• Equipment setup: basic computer operations. Preferred experience working with Linux machines, bash scripting/terminal familiarity, and Python.
• 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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; this role is team oriented.
• Comfortable working in a lab environment with various tools, vehicles, thermal chambers, and IoT devices.
• Familiar with basic hardware tools: soldering irons, wiring, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, multimeters, DIN rail, etc.
• Comfortable with Linux and basic bash scripting/terminal commands.
• Rework abilities: PCB rework, troubleshooting, and general soldering.
• Loves tinkering and developing solutions.
• Remains flexible and adaptive to priority shifts.
• Proficient with Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Slides.

Additional qualifications

• Interest in lab operations and vehicles.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostic protocols.
• IT background.
• Familiarity with IoT products and testing technologies.
• Programming experience (Python).

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.

$58,607.50—$98,500 USD

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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com 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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Seniority level

• Entry level

3>Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Software Development

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