Full-Time

Staff Applied Scientist

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Samsara

Samsara

1,001-5,000 employees

IoT platform for fleet management solutions

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$165.2k - $295kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates must reside in the US or Canada, excluding the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC Metro Area.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Apache Spark
Machine Learning
Data Analysis

You match the following Samsara's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Masters or PhD in Computer Science or other quantitative field (e.g., Applied Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics)
  • 5+ years experience as a Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer
  • Proficiency in self-serving with data for experiments and model training at scale
  • Proficient with Spark, Ray, or a similar framework
  • Coding in python or similar
  • Strong functional knowledge of the iterative machine learning product development process
  • Experienced in developing and shipping production code
  • Ability to distill informal or ambiguous customer and business requirements into crisp problem definitions
  • Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing to technical peers and leadership teams with various levels of technical knowledge
  • Experience coaching and mentoring scientists
Responsibilities
  • Lead design and implementation of critical AI product initiatives
  • Develop both tactical AI solutions as well as more strategic and longer term research
  • Work with petabyte-scale data from customer operations including text, transactions, diagnostics, sensor, camera, and location data
  • Partner across business units to explore and prototype new AI experiences
  • Stay connected to industry and academic research and adopt novel technology that suits Samsara’s needs
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • PhD in Computer Science or other quantitative field
  • An established record of successful high-impact deliveries in AI
  • Experience building and applying ML tools and techniques to accelerate development

Samsara provides an integrated platform that enhances safety, efficiency, and sustainability for businesses through Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Their offerings include AI-powered video security, vehicle telematics, and various digital tools that help clients monitor and manage their operations in real-time. The platform is subscription-based, allowing businesses in logistics, transportation, construction, and public services to access tools that reduce fuel costs, improve route efficiency, and maintain vehicles effectively. Samsara differentiates itself by offering an API for custom integrations and by partnering with companies like EVgo to support the transition to electric vehicles. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve operational management across diverse industries while addressing challenges like labor shortages.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$904.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven predictive maintenance reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Samsara's partnership with EVgo supports the transition to electric vehicles.
  • The demand for integrated IoT platforms is rising, benefiting Samsara's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Plato Systems in the manufacturing sector.
  • New regulatory challenges from tracking small, high-value assets.
  • Strategic shifts by new CMO Meagen Eisenberg may disrupt customer relationships.

What makes Samsara unique

  • Samsara's Connected Operations Cloud leverages IoT data for actionable insights.
  • The company offers AI-powered video security and vehicle telematics solutions.
  • Samsara's platform supports diverse industries, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families with premiums 100% covered

Mental health and wellness support

Family planning resources and parental leave policy

Quarterly reimbursement account you can use for wellness, family care, professional or personal development expenses

Flexible PTO and family leave

401k with up to 4% matching

Bi-annual company events