Data Engineer

About Samsara

Samsara is the pioneer behind the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables companies dependent on physical operations to leverage Internet of Things (IoT) data to generate actionable insights and boost operational performance. Serving industries that form the backbone of the global economy—such as agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing—Samsara plays a crucial role in enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.

As a recent public company, Samsara fosters an environment where employees have autonomy and support to influence long-term innovation. The company is engaged in developing diverse product offerings including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, driver workflow applications, and Equipment Monitoring solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our Data team consisting of Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineers focused on optimizing data analysis effectiveness. The core responsibility involves designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines predominantly utilizing SparkSQL and PySpark within our centralized data lake. These pipelines transform raw IoT and product data into core data models to support analytics, machine learning, and dashboarding.

This is a fully remote position available to candidates based in Canada. Note that relocation support is not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain reliable computed data tables integrating diverse data sources, including unstructured formats like video and audio, as well as sensor and customer metadata.
• Manipulate and merge external datasets with internal company data.
• Guarantee delivery of robust, high-availability data assets, including those used directly by customers.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams encompassing Data Science, AI/ML, and Analytics to supply high-quality data for tasks such as causal inference, model training, and dashboard creation.
• Embody and promote Samsara’s cultural principles emphasizing customer success, long-term value, growth mindset, inclusivity, and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Over four years of experience in data engineering roles.
• Proven capability designing scalable data models.
• Experience in constructing ETL pipelines to process large-scale data volumes.
• Proficiency with Spark-based data platforms.
• Working knowledge of at least one data orchestration framework such as Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect.
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, and REST API consumption.
• Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals and backend systems code.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and GitHub.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with time series and late-arriving data.
• Knowledge of platforms including Databricks, Delta Lakes, and Dagster.
• Previous roles involving public cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience managing product-first party data models.
• Exposure to complex datasets including machine learning outputs or client side signals.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is CAD 110,500 to CAD 143,000. Compensation varies based on location, skills, experience, and knowledge. Additionally, eligible candidates receive an initial Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant without a vesting cliff, plus ongoing refresh grants tied to performance and governed by plan terms.

Samsara offers above-market total rewards that include base pay, performance bonuses, and equity participation in a fast-growing public company. We foster a flexible work model with options for remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements depending on operational requirements.

Work Culture and Inclusion

Samsara is committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds are welcomed, and equal employment opportunity is guaranteed regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.

Additional Notes

This role requires legal work eligibility and is subject to verification processes. Samsara drives candidate authenticity with fraud detection tools to ensure genuine applications. Official communications come only from verified company domains. Applicants should beware of fraudulent recruitment scams and offer solicitations.