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Samsara is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

About the Role

Shape the infrastructure behind real-time operations at scale

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Platform team, you'll build and refine the core systems that process continuous data streams from a global network of devices. Your work will directly influence the reliability, performance, and evolution of a platform used across industries to modernize physical operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support high-throughput, low-latency operations
  • Own critical components of the platform infrastructure, including developer tooling and deployment systems
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define and deliver new capabilities
  • Improve system architecture with a focus on security, observability, and long-term maintainability
  • Guide other engineers through code reviews, mentorship, and advocacy for best practices

What We’re Looking For

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum of five years in software development with a focus on backend systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar languages used in server-side applications
  • Proven experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Strong grasp of distributed systems, microservices, and container-based deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, caching layers, and data modeling
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure managed as code

Nice-to-Have

  • Background in real-time data processing or streaming technologies
  • Exposure to IoT, logistics, or industrial systems
  • Contributions to open source projects
  • Experience operating large-scale systems in production

Environment and Benefits

This role operates in a flexible environment that supports remote and hybrid work. You'll join a culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusive problem-solving. Compensation is competitive and includes equity and comprehensive benefits. The team values technical depth, clear communication, and a commitment to building systems that last.

Required Skills
PythonGoAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesPostgreSQLMySQLCI/CDDistributed SystemsMicroservicesCloud PlatformsBackend DevelopmentReal-time Data Processing PythonGoAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesPostgreSQLMySQLCI/CDDistributed SystemsMicroservicesCloud PlatformsBackend DevelopmentReal-time Data Processing
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Samsara
Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, enabling organizations to harness IoT data to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in industries like agriculture, construction, transportation, and manufacturing.
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Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted 4 days ago