Samsara is hiring a

Senior Compliance Engineer

Remote

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara is looking to hire a Senior Compliance Engineer who will be responsible for Safety and Functional Safety certification processes of various electrical and electronic equipment. This person will oversee all hardware compliance activities required to launch multiple product lines worldwide.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US, except the San Francisco Bay Are and NYC Metro Area. 

You should apply if:

  • You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
  • You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
  • You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
  • You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Collaborate with engineering, JDM partners, regulatory bodies, and external labs to obtain the applicable regulations and standards for new and existing products
  • Manage suppliers and testing labs to draft compliance requirements, monitor test status, and drive tests to completion
  • Partner with JDMs to drive critical compliance deliverables to enable project completion 
  • Work with the hardware team and testing labs to review for safety and compliance considerations
  • Ensure product requirement documents are clearly defined and well-understood across engineering teams (firmware, electrical, mechanical)
  • Track progress and cost. Communicate, and escalate issues as appropriate throughout the development cycle
  • Demonstrate ability to understand changes during the product life cycle and its impact on product certifications
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for this role:

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware development
  • 5+ years of experience dealing in regulatory processes
  • Demonstrated experience with U.S. and international product compliance regulations (e.g. FCC, CE, NOM, IFETEL) and product safety standards (e.g. UL, C1D2, ATEX)
  • Experience managing multiple projects with industry certifications (BT-SiG, PTCRB, GCF) and carrier certifications (ATT TRENDI, Verizon).
  • Hands-on experience with Cellular (3G, 4G, LTE, etc.) and wireless technologies like WLAN, BT, 802.11

An ideal candidate also has:

  • Experience handling product compliance, submitting products for global approvals and obtaining certifications
  • Experience and success delivering in a fast-paced development environment
  • Knowledge of electronics and mechanical design and safety
  • Experience overseeing all product-safety aspects of a device’s design from the initial concept to worldwide sale
  • Experience documenting technical requirements extracted from standards
  • Experience working with third-party labs or similar
  • Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations 

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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