About the role:
Forge the Future of Connected Vehicles: Lead Groundbreaking Firmware Innovation at Samsara
Are you a visionary firmware engineer ready to redefine the boundaries of automotive technology At Samsara were building a future where vehicles are seamlessly integrated into a connected world enhancing safety efficiency and sustainability across industries that power our lives.
Join our newly formed HW Solutions FW team an elite group dedicated to rapid prototyping and revolutionary product development. Were not just iterating; were inventing the next generation of vehicle diagnostics safety and connectivity solutions.
This is a remote position openopen to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area NYC Metro Area and Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Why Samsara Because Youll:
- Pioneer the Uncharted: Lead the charge in evaluating and integrating cuttingedge technologies from advanced vehicle diagnostics to sophisticated ADAS systems. This isnt just a job; its a mission to redefine whats possible.
- Architect the Future: Design and implement firmware solutions that seamlessly bridge the gap between vehicles and the cloud. Your work will directly impact millions of devices and transform the way industries operate.
- Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside a team of brilliant engineers product managers and hardware specialists pushing the limits of innovation in a fastpaced highimpact environment.
- Own Your Impact: Take full ownership of your projects from concept to deployment and see your ideas come to life in realworld applications.
- Shape Industry Standards: Influence the roadmaps of leading technology and SoC vendors ensuring Samsara remains at the forefront of automotive innovation.
- Make a Tangible Difference: Your work will directly enhance the safety and efficiency of frontline workers ensuring they return home safely every day.
Your Mission:
- Rapidly prototype and evaluate groundbreaking technologies in vehicle diagnostics OBDII CAN bus systems ECUs and ADAS leveraging both Linux and RTOSbased embedded systems.
- Forge strategic partnerships with external technology and SoC vendors driving innovation and aligning their roadmaps with Samsaras vision.
- Translate complex product requirements into elegant and scalable firmware solutions.
- Champion security best practices ensuring robust and secure solutions across all stages of development.
- Navigate and apply regulatory compliance requirements relevant to automotive and IoT devices.
- Clearly demonstrate your work and influence product direction.
Who you are:
- You possess a deep passion for embedded systems and a proven track record of developing innovative firmware solutions.
- You thrive in a fastpaced ambiguous environment where you can take ownership and drive results.
- Youre a master of collaboration with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Youre a lifelong learner constantly seeking new challenges and expanding your knowledge.
- You have a portfolio of work that exemplifies your ability to create new products.
- You want to be part of a team that is changing the world.
- You are a high level engineer that wants to make a real impact.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of professional experience developing firmware/software solutions for vehicle diagnostics OBDII CAN bus systems and ECUs on embedded systems.
- Strong coding skills with a proven track record of developing and debugging complex embedded systems.
- A portfolio of work demonstrating experience with prototyping new product development and influencing product roadmaps.
- Handson expertise with embedded Linux and RTOS systems relevant to vehicle technologies.
- Proficiency in lowlevel C/C Linux kernel development debugging and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience with hardwarefirmware integration and automotive communication protocols.
- Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic protocols (UDS J1939 and automotive cybersecurity practices.
- Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills.
An Ideal Candidate Also Has:
- Experience with V2X sensor integration perception systems and ADAS.
- Experience bringing vehicle diagnostics or safety systems from inception to production.
- Indepth experience with developer boards prototyping and KPI evaluation.
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards (ISO 26262 ISO/SAE 21434.
- Proficiency with automotivegrade SoCs MCUs and experience working with external vendors.
- Experience with cloud connectivity and IoT platforms for vehicle data.
Required Experience:
Senior IC