Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Employee
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4/5/2024
Senior Machine Learning Engineer -General
Location: Remote – US
Job Description:
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 youll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team thats 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, youll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
Recent awards weve won include:
Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024
Best Places to Work by Built In 2024
Great Place To Work Certified 2023
Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023
Financial Times The Americas Fastest Growing Companies 2023
We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey.
About the role:
The Samsara ML Experience team builds end-to-end ML applications to power different product pillars at Samsara. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II, you will be responsible for developing ML solutions to increase the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations. You will work closely with various engineering teams across ML, full-stack, firmware as well as cross functional partners to deliver core infrastructure, services, and optimizations.
This role is open to candidates residing in the Canada and US except the San Francisco Bay Area (125 mi. radius from 1 De Haro St, San Francisco) and NYC Metro Area (50 mi. radius from 131 W 55th St, New York).
You should apply if:
You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impacthelping 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 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.
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. Motivated by our mission, were all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to wintogether.
In this role, you will:
Build and improve the accuracy of ML models, including retraining and optimizing open-source models to solve Samsara-specific problems
Work with petabyte-scale data from Samsara camera and sensor devices to develop new models
Optimize models for inference on the backend and/or on edge devices
Partner with hardware and full-stack teams to deploy model for optimal performance and cost
Stay connected to industry and academic research and adopt novel technology that suits Samsaras needs
Collaborate with PM to translate customer needs to ML solutions
Champion, role model, and embed Samsaras 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 the role:
BS or MS in Computer Science or other relevant field
4+ years experience as an Machine Learning Engineer, Applied Scientist, or similar role
Strong proficiency in one or more common languages (e.g., C++, Golang, Java, Python, Scala)
Proficiency with common ML tools (e.g., Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Experience deploying and iteratively refining models using customer feedback loops
Comfortable with full-stack / backend development code to build a strong understanding of underlying data structures and other dependencies
An ideal candidate also has:
Ph.D. in Computer Science or quantitative discipline (e.g., Applied Math, Physics, Statistics)
Experience building, deploying, and optimizing ML models on the edge
Experience building end-to-end ML applications from scratch
Expertise optimizing distributed model training with GPUs
Samsaras Compensation Philosophy: Samsaras compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.
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.
$135,482$227,700 USD
At Samsara,we welcome everyone regardless of their background.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace,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. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at ourBenefits 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where theyre based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individuals ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company.
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