As a Sales Engineer (SE) at Samsara, you’d be part of a diverse group of technically-minded folks working together to bring our unique connected operations technology to customers. Our daily customer engagements include conversations around logistics/supply chain management, fleet maintenance strategies, global asset management, machine control systems/diagnostics, system integration, and regulatory compliance. This means a successful SE at Samsara will develop a thorough understanding of IoT hardware and sensors, hands-on installation/deployment scenarios, carrier networks, cloud infrastructure, and third-party system integrations (via our open API) to ensure the proper technical solution is presented to our customers.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Northeast region within the US except Alaska, California (non-Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Denver Metro (CO), Boulder Metro (CO),Chicago Metro (IL), Austin Metro (TX), Houston Metro (TX), Dallas Metro (TX), Seattle Metro (WA), SF Bay Metros (CA), NYC Metro (NY) and Washington DC Metro . Relocation expenses will not be provided for this role.
• Assist the Global Sales Team with their technical inquiries and tasks by monitoring and maintaining an inbound question queue
• Assist with technical trials across Samsara’s Sales Engineering team as necessary to convey the value of a Samsara solution within a prospect’s operation.
• Create software scripting solutions and integrations where appropriate to assist with technical proof of concepts.
• Be available for internal Q&A from Samsara account teams requesting technical assistance on behalf of their customers
• Produce and manage digital content to assist with product learning, product adoption, hardware installation, and software configuration
• Update and manage internal hardware and software lab infrastructure, both in office and remote kits.
• Coordinate and participate in new product testing activities.
• Gather and highlight industry-specific customer use cases for Samsara solutions by working with technical sales teams
• Coordinate cross functional communication to ensure prospect sucess (RFP responses, Product Feature REquest management, Customer Support triaging, etc.)
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• Preferred 1+ years experience working with customers in a pre-sales or support capacity
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Basic understanding of electronics and electrical systems
• Well-versed in one of the following: cloud software, networking, automation and control systems
• Experience tinkering with hardware gadgets, sensors, or vehicles is a plus
The range of annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that OTE pay may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Annual OTE Salary
$69,317.50
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$93,200 USD
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.