Data Engineer

Role Overview

Samsara is seeking a Data Engineer to join their Data team, comprising both Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers. The team is at the forefront of enhancing data analysis efficiency and effectiveness. The Data Engineer will design and maintain data pipelines, primarily utilizing SparkSQL and Pyspark, within their central data lake.

What You Will Do

Build and maintain highly reliable computed tables, incorporating data from various sources, including unstructured data like video and audio, Samsara sensor & product data, and customer metadata. Deliver high-quality data with strong uptime and reliability requirements, including customer-facing data sets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, believe in customer success, and be a team player. They will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure their work is translating into better customer outcomes.

Requirements

• BA / MS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years experience in a data engineering-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing data models at scale.
• Proficiency in building ETL pipelines to handle large volumes of data.
• Experience with Spark-based data platforms.
• Strong command of at least one data orchestration tool (e.g Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect).
• Expertise in SQL, Python, and working with REST APIs.
• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals and reading backend development code.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git/GitHub.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary $99,365—$167,000 USD
• Performance-based bonus/variable pay
• Equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company
• Flexible, employee-led remote model
• Professional development stipend
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans