Staff Applied Scientist
Location: Remote Work

Job Description:

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At Samsara (NYSE: IOT), we’re transforming the physical operations that underpin our global economy with the power of the Connected Operations™ Cloud. By harnessing IoT data, our platform enables industries like agriculture, construction, transportation, and manufacturing to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Together, we’re revolutionizing how the world operates.

As a Staff Applied Scientist, you’ll tackle cutting-edge challenges, using petabyte-scale data to create AI solutions that have tangible impacts on the real world. From video-based safety to equipment monitoring, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping products that make industries safer and more efficient.

This is a remote position open to candidates in the US or Canada (excluding the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC Metro Area).


What You’ll Do

Lead the Way in AI Innovation

  • Spearhead the design and implementation of critical AI product initiatives, from strategic research to tactical solutions.
  • Solve complex problems using diverse data sources, including video, text, diagnostics, and location data.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to prototype and launch transformative AI experiences.

Build for Scale and Sustainability

  • Work with petabyte-scale datasets to train, deploy, and optimize machine learning models.
  • Utilize advanced tools like Spark and Ray to enable efficient data processing at scale.
  • Stay ahead of the curve by integrating novel AI techniques from academic and industry research.

Drive Collaborative Impact

  • Mentor and coach a talented team of scientists, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
  • Champion Samsara’s cultural principles, including Customer Success, Growth Mindset, and Winning as a Team.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Applied Scientist.
  • Expertise in building, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models in production.
  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
  • Experience with data processing frameworks like Spark or Ray.
  • A strong understanding of the iterative ML product development lifecycle.
  • Proven ability to distill complex problems into actionable insights.
  • Effective communicator across technical and leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD with a proven track record of high-impact AI deployments.
  • Experience building ML tools to accelerate development.
  • Hands-on work with large-scale AI systems, including IoT data applications.

Why Samsara?

Benefits That Matter

  • Competitive compensation, including equity grants.
  • Flexible working model: work remotely or from our vibrant offices.
  • Health benefits to keep you at your best.
  • Samsara for Good Charity Fund to support causes you care about.

A Mission That Inspires

At Samsara, your work will directly impact industries that power the world. From keeping supply chains running to ensuring workers’ safety, the AI you build will make a tangible difference.


Key Skills:

  • Staff Applied Scientist