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Senior Firmware Engineer I

Samsara
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted December 4, 2025
$126k - $212k
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Job Description

A Senior Firmware Engineer eLinux at Samsara develops and maintains embedded Linux systems for IoT safety devices, focusing on system stability, hardware integration, and scalability to support real-time safety alerts and connected workflows across various hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the embedded Linux stack across multiple hardware platforms, improving system stability, boot performance, and hardware integration.
  • Lead custom hardware prototyping, board bring-up, and platform bring-up across various SoCs.
  • Develop and maintain the embedded Linux operating system, including build systems, kernel configuration, patches, and systemd services.
  • Drive power and performance optimization, secure boot configuration, and device hardening for reliability and security at scale.
  • Support high-volume manufacturing by improving system stability, validating hardware revisions, and resolving factory issues.
  • Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and ML teams to influence architectural decisions and enhance system quality and consistency.
  • Debug complex cross-stack hardware, kernel, driver, middleware, and application issues, documenting root causes and implementing fixes.
  • Mentor engineering team members and contribute to establishing engineering and operational standards for the platform.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Linux development in C, including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device drivers, device tree, and userspace tools.
  • Experience with cross-platform development, build tools GNU toolchain, Yocto, buildroot, and Docker containers.
  • Experience integrating and adapting Open Source Software to meet project requirements.
  • Ability to read schematics and integrated circuit device datasheets for board support package development.
  • Experience bringing products through the full software lifecycle - from early prototyping, board bring-up, release to manufacturing, to post-release support.
  • At least 6 years of embedded software and/or hardware experience.
  • Proactive, self-directed, and good at estimating project scope and timelines.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive total compensation package including base salary, bonus, and stock options (RSUs)
Remote and flexible working arrangements
Health benefits

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