Staff Product Design Engineer

Who we are

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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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

We’re looking for a Staff Product Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the industrial design, architecture, and engineering of one or more Samsara products from initial concept through to mass production. You will motivate your product design process using both data-driven insights gleaned from our telemetry data cloud, and deep hands-on understanding of our customers earned crawling around their sites and equipment alongside them.

In bringing products to market, you will work collaboratively with Product Management, EE, FW, EPM, and Hardware leadership to make tradeoffs and decisions that balance functionality, cost, installation, usability, and aesthetics.

Samsara’s Hardware Product Design teams collaborate closely with Samsara’s Operations and Supply Chain teams, outside laboratories, JDM design resources, and a growing supply base worldwide. Together, you will bring exceptional products to market on time and within budget, and ensure that Samsara leads the industry in our product design.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in our San Francisco office and 2 days working remotely.

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, and 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.

In this role, you will

Define and drive the multi-year technical vision and cross-functional hardware strategy that scales the Samsara Platform and solves the industry’s most complex physical-to-digital challenges.

Establish architectures and design solutions that set the bar and addresses the toughest challenges of Samsara Hardware in rugged environments for the Samsara Product Design team

Drives system features trade-offs and defines product specifications with product management, engineering teams, and executive leadership mapping technical decision making to business priorities.

Design, build, and ship impactful products that address customer needs and expand the scope and capability of the Samsara Platform

Drive the development process through all phases including engineering feasibility, proof of concept prototyping, detailed design, validation, mass production, and go-to-market

Validate products against both internal and external metrics through engineering evaluation, rigorous product quality testing, customer field testing, and return analysis

Own the full customer hardware experience including the industrial design, packaging, and installation of our products

Leverage our JDM manufacturing partners to achieve performance, cost, and schedule goals

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

12+ years of experience shipping hardware programs at scale in partnership with partners overseas

Proven record navigating tradeoffs between design, manufacturability, schedule, and cost in a cross-functional environment

Experience developing and launching electromechanical components or products in mass production

Demonstrated experience designing for automotive, outdoor, industrial, or consumer products

Proficiency in plastic/metal part design, CAD modeling, and drafting, preferably using NX

BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international) when necessary

Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday) presence onsite in our San Francisco Headquarters

An ideal candidate also has

15+ years of experience shipping high-volume hardware programs at scale

MS degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Experience shipping products with JDM partner teams in a leveraged development model

Experience with ruggedized product design, including IP sealing, vibration, and harsh environments

Experience integrating camera and antenna technologies in smart product, vehicle, or equipment applications

Significant hands-on experience working with customer feedback to make better product decisions

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

$220,000 — $275,000 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders.

Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company.

We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.