Lead Full Stack Developer, Business Applications

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 are seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Full Stack AWS Developer, Business Applications to join our growing team at Samsara. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, deploying, and maintaining scalable and reliable applications and infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. You will design and implement AI/ML-powered solutions embedded in sales tools to support and optimize sales workflows. You will work closely with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to lead and mentor junior engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your AWS expertise to contribute to a platform that impacts critical global industries.

This role is open to candidates residing in Canada and the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Seattle Metro.

You Should Apply If:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your work will directly contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of physical operations that are essential to our global economy.
• You are the architect of your own career: Samsara offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for rapid career growth and development. Your contributions will be recognized, and you'll have the chance to expand your skills and take on new challenges.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires dedicated and innovative individuals. You'll be excited by the challenge of building robust and scalable solutions on AWS.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, you'll collaborate with a high-caliber team that fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, encouraging you to learn, grow, and perform at your best.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and highly available applications and services on AWS.
• Utilize a wide range of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, and more.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or similar tools.
• Integrate AI/ML-powered solutions in sales tools to support and optimize sales workflows, such as CRM integration, lead scoring, chatbots, recommendation engines, and forecasting models.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and other web services.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools.
• Ensure the security and compliance of AWS environments and applications by implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production AWS environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and best practices.

Minimum Requirements for the Role:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of software development experience or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 6+ years of software development experience with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of core AWS services and their application in building scalable and resilient systems.
• At least 5 years of full stack software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or React.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a solid understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with working with stakeholders for defining and executing project roadmaps.
• Understanding of security best practices in the cloud.

Ideal Candidate Also Has:

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or higher certification.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration services like Amazon ECS or EKS.
• Experience building and deploying serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Experience in integrating multiple applications using middleware tools such as Zapier, Workato tools etc
• Experience with database design and management on AWS (RDS, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience working with large-scale, distributed systems.

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.

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.

Belonging at Samsara

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.

Accommodations

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