PreSales Collective · 1 hour ago
Hardware Solutions Firmware Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$106K/yr - $178K/yrSamsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, enabling organizations to harness IoT data for improved operations. The Hardware Solutions Firmware Engineer will evaluate and prototype new technologies, collaborate with external vendors, and work closely with product teams to align technology exploration with future product requirements.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate and prototype new technologies in Cellular Connectivity, Wireless Connectivity, and Location Technologies, focusing on both Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems
Work directly with external technology and SoC vendors to evaluate their offerings, influence their roadmaps, and ensure alignment with Samsara's product vision
Collaborate closely with product teams to understand their needs and align technology exploration with future product requirements
Bridge the gap between new technologies and potential Samsara products by working hand-in-hand with hardware and software teams
Engage in dynamic communication and collaboration with firmware/software engineers, product managers, hardware engineers, and support teams
Integrate robust security considerations into every stage of product development
Navigate and apply regulatory compliance requirements for wireless and IoT devices
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
Qualification
Required
A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Hands-on development and testing experience with embedded technologies
Practical experience with both embedded Linux systems and RTOS systems
Comfort working with low-level C, performing Linux kernel development, and utilizing debugging and diagnostic tools within modern CI/CD workflows
Experience with hardware-firmware integration and familiarity with common hardware communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, SDIO)
Strong communication skills and a knack for cross-functional collaboration
Preferred
Experience taking products from inception through to productization
In-depth hands-on experience with developer boards, prototyping features, running experiments, and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs)
A true self-starter attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive technology and product exploration independently
Proficiency with Linux development tools, embedded Linux systems, SoCs, MCUs, and experience working with external vendors
Experience with cloud connectivity and IoT platforms
Benefits
Health benefits
Employee-led remote and flexible working
Company
PreSales Collective
Community for all things PreSales: Leaders + Sales, Solution, Value Engineers + Solutions Architects + Aspiring SEs.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jose Espinoza ☁
PreSales SoCal Co-Founder & PSC Regional Lead
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