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Senior Systems Firmware Engineer – Connectivity
| Company | Samsara |
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| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $150237.5 – $252500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of professional experience working with firmware/software teams to develop solutions around one or more of cellular connectivity, wireless connectivity, and location technologies on embedded systems.
- Broad hands-on development and test experience in the above technologies.
- Working experience with embedded Linux systems and RTOS systems relevant to the above technologies.
- Comfortable working with low-level C, Linux kernel development, debugging and diagnostic tools, and development workflows using CI/CD tools.
- Experience with hardware-firmware integration and familiarity with hardware communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, SDIO).
- Knowledge of security protocols, encryption methods, and secure boot processes in embedded systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and prototype new technologies in Cellular Connectivity, Wireless Connectivity, and Location Technologies, especially focused on embedded systems (both Linux and RTOS based).
- Work with external technology and SoC vendors to evaluate technologies, influence their roadmaps, and ensure alignment with Samsara’s product vision.
- Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and align technology exploration with product requirements.
- Map new technologies to potential Samsara products by working closely with hardware and software teams.
- Communicate, collaborate, and develop with firmware/software engineers, product managers, hardware engineers, and support teams.
- Integrate security considerations into all stages of product development, ensuring robust and secure solutions.
- Understand and apply regulatory compliance requirements relevant to wireless and IoT devices.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Cellular Connectivity (5G/Private 5G, LTE, NB-IoT, Satellite), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Real-Time Location Systems (using UWB, RFID, GNSS, GLONASS, BLE).
- Has worked on several products around these technologies from inception to the productization phase.
- In-depth hands-on experience with developer boards and prototyping features, running experiments, and evaluating KPIs.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certifications (e.g., FCC, CE) for wireless devices.
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive technology and product exploration.
- Proficiency with Linux development tools, embedded Linux systems, SoCs, MCUs, and experience working with external vendors and SoC vendors.
- Experience with cloud connectivity and IoT platforms.
