[Remote] Senior Software Engineer I - Agent Foundations

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. The Senior Software Engineer will build the core platform for multi-agent orchestration, focusing on developing systems that automate complex tasks and support scalability.ResponsibilitiesBuild core infrastructure for multi-agent orchestration, including task planning, coordination, execution, and recoveryDefine and implement platform primitives and abstractions that enable internal teams to build and deploy new agentsDesign reliable backend services and APIs for agent discovery, state management, scheduling, and observabilityArchitect systems to support scale, resilience, and long-running workflows across multiple concurrent agentsCollaborate with internal teams building agents to refine APIs, tooling, and operational feedback loopsDrive technical decisions in a high-ambiguity, early-stage environment where requirements evolve rapidlyOwn systems end to end: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production operationChampion, 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 officesSkills4+ years of Software Engineering experienceStrong software engineering fundamentals and experience building production systemsSenior-level experience with high-scale backend or distributed systemsProficiency in PythonStrong system design skills and production reliability mindsetComfortable working across the stack as neededAbility to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environmentsExperience with GoExperience with agentic or autonomous systems, orchestration platforms, workflow engines, or automation infrastructureFamiliarity with observability tooling, distributed tracing, and event-driven systemsExperience designing APIs and internal tooling used by other engineering teamsBenefitsInitial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing 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 plansCompany 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.