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Posted 5 days agoSenior Applied Scientist
at Samsara
United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Build and improve the accuracy of ML / CV models, including retraining and optimizing models to solve Samsara-specific problems.
- Optimize models for inference on the backend and/or on edge devices.
- Collaborate with product team to translate customer needs to ML / CV solutions.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
- Work with petabyte-scale data from Samsara camera and sensor devices to develop new models.
- BS or MS in Computer Science or other technical degree with 5+ years of
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or quantitative discipline (e.g., Applied Math, Physics, Statistics) with 3+ years of
- experience working on Computer Vision.
- Strong proficiency in one or more common languages (e.g., C++, Golang, Java, Python).
- Proficiency with common ML tools (e.g., Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Familiarity with managing data processing and machine learning code via GitHub.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work alone and collaboratively.
- Experience implementing ML models on large datasets 100K to 1M and more on the edge. •
- Experience building, deploying, and optimizing ML models on the edge. •
- Experience in state-of-the-art models for road segmentation, road object detection and tracking. •
- Experience working with cross-functional teams on a project.
- Comfortable with full-stack/backend development code to build a strong understanding of underlying data structures and other dependencies.
- 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.
Benefits
- The Samsara Machine Learning / Computer Vision team builds end-to-end applications to power different product pillars at Samsara.
- Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.
- experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role working on Computer Vision; or
- 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.
- Annual Base Salary $170,170 — $286,000 USD Total Rewards
- 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.
Contact
- Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
- Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co.
Additional details
- 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 looking for a talented applied scientist to generate insights and draw value from rich customer interactions, as well as from the 2T+ data points our sensors and cameras collect on an annual basis.
- This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the United States. This position requires travel up to 5% of the time. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
- You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
- You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration.