Samsara
Pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud
Senior Firmware Engineer
Hardware EngineerHardware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2015H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
101 days ago
Salary
$126.1K - $212K / year
6 yrs expEnglishDockerLinuxOpen Source
Job Description
• Take full ownership of key platform areas and initiatives, driving execution across the OS stack, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering production-grade embedded Linux and system-level capabilities across various hardware platforms.
• Lead custom hardware prototyping, board bring-up, and platform bring-up across multiple SoCs
• Develop and maintain the embedded Linux operating system, including build systems, kernel configuration, patches, and systemd service management.
• Drive power and performance optimization, secure boot configuration, and device hardening to meet reliability and security requirements at scale.
• Support high-volume manufacturing by improving system stability, validating hardware revisions, and resolving factory-blocking issues.
• Influence architectural decisions across business units, collaborating with firmware, hardware, and ML teams to raise system quality and consistency.
• Debug complex cross-stack problems spanning hardware, kernel, drivers, middleware, and application layers; document root causes and implement long-term fixes.
• Mentor engineers within the team and contribute to establishing strong engineering and operational standards for Samsara’s in-vehicle OS platform.
Job 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/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
- 6+ Years of embedded software and/or hardware experience
- Proactive, self-directed, and good at estimating project scope and timelines
Benefits
- Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more.
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