Hardware Product Management Intern @ Samsara

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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, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. 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’s Hardware Product Managers are responsible for the end-to-end success of our IoT devices and the corresponding solution capabilities. The ability to define complete products with the added insights needed on the impact and nuances of hardware will be important to the success of this role. Samsara’s approach to product management is rooted in a deep understanding of the customer. You’ll learn about our customers’ operations, identify the most meaningful problems that we could solve for them, and deliver products that maximize the impact Samsara can make on the market.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our hardware product management team. We are looking for a Product Management intern to help define and drive a range of advanced IoT devices, sensors and accessories that are focused on our customer’s connected operations. The Samsara hardware products are the building blocks that enable data collection in the field across a wide range of assets. This data fuels the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud enabling our customers to improve Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability!

This role is based out of our San Francisco office. Interns are required to come into the office 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) with the opportunity to work from home Mondays and Fridays. At this time, we are only looking for first-year MBA students for this role, with a target graduation year of 2026. To be eligible, you must have prior hardware experience before pursuing your MBA and an interest in pivoting into a Hardware-specific Product Management position. We will provide relocation and housing assistance as part of the internship.

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-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara.

In this role, you will:

Analyze support cases, market data, customer feedback, and inputs from other product team members to deliver a multi-quarter roadmap for fleet safety capabilities
Partner closely with firmware and hardware engineering teams to define and deliver reliable Safety solutions and accessories
Draw out deep customer insights to fuel product vision and direction
Defining product strategy, translating it into a roadmap, and executing against it, by working closely with designers, engineers, data scientists, and marketers in a collaborative environment
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:

Currently pursuing an MBA with a graduation year of 2026
2+ years of working experience prior to returning to graduate school in Product Management, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a related industry
Previous experience in hardware product development

An ideal candidate has:

Strong interest in hardware product management and technology
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced setting
Basic understanding of hardware development processes
Proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent tools

#LI-Onsite

The range of hourly base salary for this position is below. Please note that base hourly pay may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$26.89—$45.19 USD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their 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, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, 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 [email protected] or click hereif 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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