Electrical Engineer III
SamsaraRemote
INTERN
Posted July 1, 2026
$127k - $176k
Climate Technology
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Job Description
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams.
Key Responsibilities
- We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to drive end-to-end hardware development, from initial concept to mass production. In this role, you will:
- Drive EE Architecture: Conduct thorough feasibility, cost, and design studies—including key component selection, thermals, and sub-system integration.
- Leverage Customer Insights: Utilize extensive telemetry data and engage directly with customers to design industry-leading products.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with PM, PD, FW, EPM, NPI, and Hardware leadership to make optimized design trade-offs.
- Engage Global & External Partners: Work alongside our US and Taiwan EE teams, internal labs, supply chain, and JDM resources to achieve product goals.
- Mentor & Share Knowledge: Act as a technical resource and share engineering expertise across the broader team.
- *This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week required in our San Francisco office.
- Ship Successful Products: Take ownership of bringing high-quality, high-impact hardware to market.
- Research Silicon: Stay informed of the latest semiconductor advancements and component technologies from top vendors.
- Define System Specs: Evaluate feature trade-offs and author system specifications alongside PM and cross-functional teams.
- Prototype & Iterate: Assemble EVKs, execute board hacks, and leverage quick-turn fabrications to validate concepts and accelerate FW development.
- Own the Design: Drive concepts from block diagrams through schematic capture and PCB layout, both independently and via JDM resources.
- Validate & Characterize: Create comprehensive testing plans through PVT to evaluate the full electrical system for functionality, power, and use-cases.
- Lead Failure Analysis: Drive root-cause analysis for design inefficiencies and field failures to continuously improve product quality.
- Manage External Partners: Partner with JDM companies, compliance/certification labs, and external consultants to design and manufacture quality products.
- Embody Cultural Principles: Champion and model core values—Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.
Requirements
- 4+ years shipping high-volume hardware programs alongside ODM and JDM partners.
- Strong expertise in chipset/SoC selection, power optimization, RF/antennas, batteries, cameras, and PCB design.
- Experience building low-power, wireless (LTE, BLE, Wi-Fi, GPS), imaging, or embedded AI/ML systems for automotive or industrial environments.
- Hands-on track record with board bring-up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting (e.g., EMI, ESD, power, de-sense).
- Proven ability to balance design, manufacturability, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration, independent drive, and strong English communication skills.
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (or related field), based in the SF Bay Area, with the ability to travel up to 25%.
- Ability to thrive in an environment requiring rapid deployment and customer-driven iteration.
- Hands-on experience with wireless standards like Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, 5G, satellite, UWB, and GNSS.
- Forward-looking mindset to build processes, identify opportunities, and serve as a technical go-to person.
- Experience with systems engineering best practices and global product certifications (FCC, PTCRB, CE etc.).
- The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
- Annual Base Salary
- $127,075
- —
- $175,500 USD
Benefits & Perks
- At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
- Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
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