Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Platform

We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the architectural evolution of our safety systems. You will move our ML stack from siloed, end-to-end models toward a unified Perception Platform Layer . Your mission is to build the robust infrastructure that translates raw sensor data into real-time, high-stakes decisions, ensuring our models perform reliably across both cloud and edge environments.

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in ML Engineering, with a proven track record of shipping models in production (ideally in safety-critical domains like robotics, automotive, or industrial AI). • Systems Mastery: Deep understanding of distributed systems, performance profiling, and computer vision. • Infrastructure Fluency: Experience with Cloud ML workflows (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization, paired with an understanding of the constraints of edge hardware. • Architectural Mindset: You don't just write code; you design systems. You understand the trade-offs between model complexity and operational reliability. • Ph.D. in Computer Science or quantitative discipline (e.g., Applied Math, Physics, Statistics) • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks • Familiar with deploying and managing ML applications in cloud environments, as well as leveraging cloud-based services for data storage, processing, and inference • Experience building end-to-end ML applications from scratch 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 $243,100 — $286,000 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.