

Hardware Solutions Firmware Engineer
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-13
The Hardware Solutions Firmware Engineer role at Samsara focuses on prototyping new products and technologies within the industrial IoT space, working with cutting-edge technologies in embedded systems, cellular and wireless connectivity, and location technologies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and prototype new technologies in Cellular and Wireless Connectivity and Location Technologies.
- Work directly with external technology and SoC vendors to influence their roadmaps.
- Collaborate with product teams to align technology exploration with product requirements.
- Bridge the gap between new technologies and potential Samsara products.
- Communicate and collaborate with firmware/software engineers, product managers, and hardware engineers.
- Integrate security considerations into product development.
- Navigate regulatory compliance requirements for wireless and IoT devices.
Job Requirements
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Hands-on development experience with embedded technologies.
- Experience with embedded Linux systems and RTOS systems.
- Proficiency in low-level C and Linux kernel development.
- Familiarity with hardware-firmware integration and communication protocols.
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with cloud connectivity and IoT platforms is a plus.




