People Analytics AI Engineer

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, and

Equipment Monitoring. 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’s People team is seeking a technically skilled builder to lead the

development, implementation, and maintenance of the tools and systems that power

our HR workflows and AI initiatives.

Our People team helps support Samsara by providing accessible, business-oriented

HR guidance—achieved through creative problem-solving, excellence in execution,

and ethical, empathetic partnership across the company. We cover many areas,

from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, total rewards,

employee relations, workforce planning, and everything in between, and we are

powered by an innovative HR operations function that is focused on reimagining

how people work gets done. We value intensity, pace, and curiosity—moving

quickly to deliver clear, practical solutions while continuously improving how

we support the business.

This Staff AI Engineer role sits directly within the People team and acts as the

technical bridge between HR professionals, people operations, program managers

and the people that build Samsara, You’ll design, develop, and operate secure,

scalable applications, automations, and AI workflows that transform manual HR

work into efficient, production-grade solutions. If you’re passionate about

applying technology and AI to solve complex challenges and scale a modern people

function, this is a unique opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact

across People and the broader business.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay

Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. 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

• * Partner with People team members and cross-functional stakeholders (including
• IT and others) to design, build, and maintain HR tech solutions that enhance
• how we deliver people programs to the business, streamline HR workflows,
• improve data quality, and drive measurable productivity gains.
• * Act as a key voice in roadmap planning, experimentation frameworks, and
• modeling strategy discussions.
• * Identify gaps in data, tools, and processes — and lead initiatives to close
• them.
• * Develop and deploy AI-powered tools and automations that transform core HR
• processes, such as employee self-service and HR intake, onboarding and
• offboarding, knowledge retrieval, workforce and headcount planning,
• performance and talent management, total rewards analysis, and document
• drafting, analysis, and translation.
• * Integrate people systems with core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday,
• Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, Greenhouse) to ensure seamless data flow,
• scalability, and reliability.
• * Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, staying current on advancements
• in AI, automation, and HR technology – and proactively identifying
• opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• * Enable and support end users—both People team members and employees across
• the business—through documentation, training, technical support, and
• troubleshooting to ensure adoption and smooth operation of all HR tech
• systems.
• * 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 the role:
• * Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience.
• * 8+ years of relevant experience with building and scaling production-grade
• enterprise applications and integrations, with strong software engineering
• fundamentals and the ability to independently design and deliver solutions
• with little or no technical guidance.
• * Hands-on experience with large language model (LLM) applications, including
• prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, and related AI workflows.
• * Proficiency in coding in Python, particularly for scripting, data
• manipulation, and interacting with APIs.
• * Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query
• optimization.
• * Proficiency with low-code / no-code automation platforms (e.g., Workato,
• UiPath, Zapier), core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Google Suite,
• Slack, Salesforce, ServiceNow), AWS and similar platforms, and data
• warehouses (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift).
• * Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about how technology, especially
• AI, can improve HR processes.
• * Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and
• non-technical stakeholders.
• * Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable, reliable
• technical solutions, delivering iterative improvements with measurable
• outcomes.
• An ideal candidate also has:
• * Strong product mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver
• results in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• * Experience working with HR technology or adjacent platforms such as HRIS,
• talent management, workforce planning, recruiting, and compensation tools
• (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Pave, Lattice, BritghtHire, GitHub, Cursor).
• * Understanding of enterprise security, privacy, and data governance principles
• and how they apply to people systems and workflows—including sensitivity to
• handling employee data.
• * Experience with fine-tuning smaller language models or a deep understanding
• of model evaluation techniques beyond prompt engineering.
• 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
• $146,370—$221,400 USD
• Total Rewards
• At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want
• owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards
• [https://www.samsara.com/company/careers/benefits] 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.
• 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.
• Belonging at Samsara
• 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 and want to ensure that Samsara is a
• place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
• Accommodations
• Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal
• opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email
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• accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
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• validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud.
• This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize
• genuine candidates. Please see Samsara’s Candidate Privacy Notice
• [https://www.samsara.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice] for more information.
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• regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here
• [https://samsara.com/blog/avoiding-fake-job-offers].