[Remote] Senior Data Engineer I
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, helping organizations improve their physical operations through IoT data. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines that transform source data into actionable insights for analytics and model training.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain highly reliable computed tables, incorporating data from various sources, including unstructured data like video and audio, Samsara sensor & product data, and customer metadataAccess, manipulate, and integrate external datasets with internal dataDeliver high-quality data with strong uptime and reliability requirements, including customer-facing data setsCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Data Science & Analytics, AI/ML, and other Data Engineers to ensure high-quality data for diverse purposes from causal inference, model training, and dashboardingChampion, 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 officesSkillsBA / MS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline4+ years experience in a data engineering-focused roleDemonstrated experience in designing data models at scaleProficiency in building ETL pipelines to handle large volumes of dataExperience with Spark-based data platformsStrong command of at least one data orchestration tool (e.g Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect)Expertise in SQL, Python, and working with REST APIsFamiliarity with software engineering fundamentals and reading backend development codeExperience with version control systems such as Git/GitHubFamiliarity with time series data and late-arriving dataKnowledge of Databricks, Delta Lakes, and DagsterPrevious experience working in a public cloud (e.g AWS, GCP, Azure)Exposure working on a data model for a product's first-party dataExposure to complex data, including ML outputs and/or client-side signalsBenefitsInitial RSU grant with no vesting cliffOngoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditionsPerformance-based bonus/variable payEquity (for eligible roles)Flexible, employee-led remote modelProfessional development stipendComprehensive health and parental leave plansFlexible working modelAccommodations for qualified persons with disabilitiesCompany OverviewSamsara is digitizing the world of physical operations. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.samsara.com.