Senior Software Engineer II

Samsara

Senior Software Engineer at Samsara driving innovation in IAM systems impacting global operations. Focused on security and seamless user experience in connected operations cloud.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,700 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGoJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and evolve IAM foundations for AI Agents, including agent identity, permission guardrails, and enterprise-grade audit systems.
Design and build authentication and authorization systems that are reliable, standards-based, and performant for millions of global users.
Propose and implement technical solutions, guide system architecture, and ensure features are integrated across the stack (frontend, backend, databases, APIs, AI agents).
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Product Engineering to solve complex, cross-functional risk and governance challenges.
Support and develop engineers on the team through code reviews, design discussions, and career development.
Contribute to our culture and maintain an inclusive, collaborative and supportive work environment where all Samsara employees can grow and thrive.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience building and operating production software using modern engineering practices.
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM systems, threat models, and mitigations.
Strong programming/coding fundamentals in a language such as Java, Python, or Golang
Experience designing and operating highly reliable, scalable distributed systems.
Experience building security-sensitive or identity-related systems in production.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Equity in a high-growth public company

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud securityIAM systemsJavaPythonGolangdistributed systemsauthentication systemsauthorization systemsaudit systemstechnical solutions

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluence without authorityteam developmentcollaborationsupportive work environmentcareer developmentdesign discussionscode reviewscultural principlesinclusive culture

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering