Job Details

Senior Software Engineer II - Mobile Platform

Remote - SF Bay Area

Samsara's Mission

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

At Samsara, we are the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, helping organizations harness IoT data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. Our focus spans agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing – industries that represent more than 40% of global GDP.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be part of a team shaping product solutions such as Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps & Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As a members of a publicly‑listed company, you'll have the autonomy to make an impact while building for the long term.

About the role

At Samsara, the Mobile Platform team champions developer velocity and consistency. We craft, maintain, and evolve core frameworks and tooling that empower every engineering team to build exceptional mobile applications. Your contributions will shape mobile‑first experiences across the organization, expanding our product offerings and driving significant company‑wide impact.

Tech stack: React Native, Typescript, Redux for mobile apps; Golang for backend; GraphQL for communication.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.

Why you should apply

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your work will have real‑world impact—keeping lights on, delivering food, and ensuring worker safety.
• You want to build for scale: With 2.3 million IoT devices worldwide, you will drive scalable innovation across industries.
• You are a lifelong learner: We expect a growth mindset and continual learning across a wide range of technologies.
• You believe customers are more than a number: You will collaborate closely with customers, product managers, and success teams to translate metrics into better outcomes.
• You are a team player: Independent effort and collaboration both matter as we work toward our mission together.

In this role, you will

• Drive Technical Direction: Contribute to architectural decisions and strategic planning for the mobile platform, shaping our roadmap.
• Develop and Optimize: Build high‑quality, performant, user‑friendly mobile features with clean, maintainable code.
• Ensure Code Quality: Promote high standards through peer reviews, testing, and best practices.
• Build Reusable UI Components: Design polished, accessible, consistent UI components that enable faster development across teams.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Work with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Support and Mentor: Share expertise, mentor junior engineers, and drive knowledge sharing.
• Champion Samsara's cultural principles: Embody focus on customer success, long‑term building, growth mindset, inclusion, and teamwork as we scale globally.

Minimum requirements for the role

• 6+ years of software development, 3+ years of mobile app development with React Native in production.
• Deep knowledge of React Native, its architecture, native components, and limitations.
• Solid testing and debugging skills in a mobile context, including unit and integration tests.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, performance, and platform APIs.
• Proficiency with GraphQL and Redux for data fetching and state management.
• Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with product, design, and backend teams.
• Experience mentoring less‑experienced engineers and leading technical projects from conception to delivery.

An ideal candidate also has

• Native mobile development experience (Swift/Objective‑C, Kotlin/Java) and bridging React Native with native code.
• Track record of performance tuning using profiling tools and techniques.
• Hands‑on experience ensuring mobile app accessibility compliance.
• Familiarity with mobile CI/CD pipelines, build tools, and test automation.
• Experience working with microservices.
• Long‑term ownership of shipping and maintaining features over several years.
• Domain experience in logistics, fleet management, or industrial IoT, especially for drivers or field workers.

Compensation

Annual base salary: $221,000 — $260,000 USD.

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.

Total Rewards

Base salary, performance‑based bonus, and equity for eligible roles. Compensation is above‑market and designed to fuel high‑impact builders.

Benefits include a flexible, employee‑led remote model, professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.

Flexible Working

Samsara embraces a flexible working model. Offices are open for those who prefer in‑person work, and remote work is supported. Certain roles may have proximity requirements to facilitate collaboration.

Belonging at Samsara

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, and other protected characteristics.

Accommodations

We are committed to equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com for reasonable accommodations.