Full-Time

Staff Applied Scientist

Posted on 12/14/2024

Samsara

Samsara

1,001-5,000 employees

IoT platform for fleet management and safety

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
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 offers an integrated platform that enhances safety, efficiency, and sustainability for businesses using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Their services include AI-powered video security and vehicle telematics, allowing clients to monitor and manage operations in real-time. Unlike competitors, Samsara provides a subscription-based model that includes both software and hardware solutions, along with an API for custom integrations. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve operational management across various industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$904.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-powered video analytics enhance safety and efficiency in fleet management.
  • 5G technology boosts data transmission for Samsara's telematics solutions.
  • Growing demand for sustainability aligns with Samsara's fuel optimization offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Powerfleet and Geotab may impact market share.
  • Slow EV adoption could challenge growth in Samsara's electric vehicle partnerships.
  • Economic downturns may affect subscription-based revenue models.

What makes Samsara unique

  • Samsara's Connected Operations Cloud integrates IoT and AI for enhanced operational insights.
  • The company offers a subscription model with real-time fleet and equipment management tools.
  • Samsara's platform supports diverse industries, including logistics, construction, and public services.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
The Industrial
Mar 7th, 2025
Samsara Delivers Combination of Growth, Scale, and Profitability in FY25

With a continued focus on enabling its customers to operate smarter with data, Samsara today announced enhancements to its Smart Trailers solution with features and strategic partnerships designed to help fleets boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety.

Stock Titan
Feb 20th, 2025
Powerfleet Unity Named #1 Global Platform & Solution Portfolio in its Market by ABI Research

Powerfleet was also named among the top three global leaders alongside Samsara and Geotab.

Laotian Times
Feb 19th, 2025
Samsara Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving the Safety and Efficiency of Connected Fleet Telematics Operations and Its Market-leading Position

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Frost & Sullivan researched the commercial vehicle telematics industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Samsara with the 2024 North American Company of the Year Award.

Montreal Gazette
Feb 5th, 2025
Samsara's Super Bowl Commercial Spotlights AI-Powered Road Safety

Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations(R) Cloud, today revealed its first Super Bowl commercial, which will air during the Big Game on February 9.

Bakersfield.com
Dec 3rd, 2024
Introducing Samsara Intelligence: AI Innovation Built to Solve Operational Challenges and Reimagine Frontline Work

Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations(R) Cloud, today introduced Samsara Intelligence, an expanded suite of AI offerings designed to help customers make smarter decisions and run safer, more efficient operations.

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