[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Governance Platform @Samsara

Role Description

Samsara is looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Cloud Governance Platform team. This team builds the foundational platforms that enforce governance, identity security, compliance, and software supply-chain protections across all of Samsara’s cloud infrastructure and developer environments.

• Deliver secure, compliant-by-default systems through cloud IAM guardrails, automated controls, and scalable platform abstractions across AWS and GCP.
• Operate as a technical leader and force multiplier: driving architecture, influencing engineering direction across teams, and building highly reliable, secure platforms.
• Support millions of connected devices as part of Samsara’s global footprint.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with significant experience building and operating cloud platforms at scale.
• Deep hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM systems, threat models, and mitigations.
• Proven track record of leading large technical initiatives with cross-team impact.
• Experience designing and operating highly reliable, scalable distributed systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority.

Requirements

• Experience building internal developer platforms or governance systems used across many teams.
• Background in developer tools, infrastructure, or productivity engineering.
• Experience with software supply-chain security practices and tooling.
• Proficiency in Golang, Python, Terraform, or similar platform-focused technologies.
• Strong judgment in balancing developer experience, platform adoption, and enforcement of security controls.

Benefits

• Flexible working model that caters to diverse needs.
• Professional development stipend.
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans.
• Above-market total compensation through base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles).
• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance.