Firmware Engineer Co-Op
SamsaraRemote
Internship
Posted September 24, 2026
$38 - $58
Climate Technology
Remote
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Job Description
Samsara’s cloud-connected sensor platform collects observations about the world in near real-time.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other firmware engineers on the team to design, develop and maintain embedded software for our gateway and sensor products
- Bring up new hardware platforms: configuring I/O, debugging interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN and ADC, testing connectivity, validating design and debugging system initialization
- Implement peripheral drivers, secure bootloaders and device firmware update, core management layers (power manager, connectivity manager, etc)
- Design protocols and implement efficient hardware management to optimize energy consumption of battery powered sensors and gateways
- Work cross-functionally with different stakeholders across product, full-stack and quality teams to deliver reliable high quality embedded software
- Gain hands on experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment
- Get valuable mentorship and guidance from experienced firmware engineers
- Be exposed to the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field .
- Must have solid C programming skills
- Familiarity with embedded programming concepts
- Prior experience with MCU development environments and tools (Segger J-Link, GCC)
- Experience working in bare metal and RTOS-based systems such as Zephyr and/or FreeRTOS
- Experience in one or more core technologies such as BLE, GPS, LTE and CAN
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset to debug and optimize code.
- Be excited about sensors, connectivity protocols, distributed systems, and their application to solve real world problems
- Thrive in an environment that requires rapid deployment and product iteration based on customer feedback while focusing on automated testing and code quality
- Any prior projects, coursework, or personal projects related to embedded systems and firmware development would be advantageous.
- 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
- $38
- —
- $58 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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