Installation Specialist

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 Installation Specialists are on the front lines of ensuring customers successfully deploy our hardware and technology at scale. In this role, you will oversee customer engagements with installation partners, provide onsite management for complex deployments, and proactively de-risk projects to deliver smooth, high-quality installations. You’ll work closely with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure every project drives adoption and long-term value. This role is ideal for someone with ~4 years of experience in project management, installation oversight, or field services who thrives in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You should apply if: You want to impact the industries that run our world: Every phone call you answer and every email you send can affect whether truck drivers deliver goods on time and without accidents, whether students get dropped off safely from school, or whether power gets restored quickly after a natural disaster. You thrive the most when solving problems: Our constantly expanding technology and the complexities faced by our customers provide an exciting range of challenges for our Customer Success teams. With a growth mindset and a desire to learn, you will strategically partner with our customers to find unique solutions to help keep their operations safe, efficient, and sustainable. You are a natural relationship builder: Whether the relationship is with our customers or with cross-functional teams in Samsara, you are in constant communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to win as a team. You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. This Customer Success team is still shaping its future and you will have plenty of autonomy and opportunities to master your craft in a hyper growth environment. You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by the best and brightest professionals out there. In this role, you will: Oversee customer installation projects, serving as the primary liaison between Samsara, the customer, and installation partners Assist partners in building project-specific installation guides Track real-time installation progress, ensuring adherence to the project plan Coordinate with installation vendors to ensure work is completed on time, on budget, and to Samsara’s quality standards Provide onsite oversight and project management for large or complex deployments, including site readiness checks and real-time troubleshooting Identify risks early, propose mitigation strategies, and keep projects on track Monitor CSAT related to installation events and resolve root causes of dissatisfaction. Capture lessons learned from each project to improve processes and drive continuous improvement with installation partners Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Success, Implementation, and Product) to escalate, share feedback, and enhance the installation experience Serve as a point of contact for escalations and troubleshooting during install phases. Ensure compliance with safety standards and Samsara best practices throughout the installation lifecycle Walk installers through any scenario, explaining best practices for installing Samsara products and helping build deployment plans Ensure that the Statement of Work (SOW) is in place, fully understood, and achievable 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 this role: High school diploma required, advanced degree preferred. Must have valid driver's license and be insurable 3+ years experience managing vehicle and/or hardware technology. Prior vehicle installation or up-fitter experience preferred (e.g. experience installing emergency lighting, two-way mobile radios, GPS equipment, antennas or other electrical equipment). Understanding of vehicle diagnostic systems, including Controller Area Networks (CAN bus) and Power Take Off (PTO) applications. Basic understanding of electronics and electrical systems. Experience in field operations coordination, implementation, and technical deployment. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English (verbal and written). Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with cross-functional collaboration. Customer travel is expected up to 50-70%. An ideal candidate also: Has a strong bias for standardization & automation, the ability to think big, with insistence on high standards. Thrives in a fast-paced and change-heavy environment. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Has familiarity or hands-on experience with AI tools to drive operational efficiency. 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.

$74,672.50 — $112,950 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 and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or click here if 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. Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here . Samsara's Mission Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samsara