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:
At Samsara, we hire people passionate about building for the long term. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will scale our R&D teams—including Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Product Management—with intention, urgency, and high standards. We operate as the opposite of a volume shop; we are first-principled, outcomes-focused, and prioritize "what exceptional looks like" over traditional recruiting rulebooks. In this role, you will be treated like an adult and measured on impact rather than activity. Success means maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio—hiring approximately 3–4 extraordinary people per quarter—while delivering a world-class experience that "woos" the best talent in the industry.
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.
In this role, you will:
- Execute Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead the end-to-end hiring process for R&D IC and leadership roles, ensuring outstanding execution from first touch to close.
- Act as a Strategic Partner: Work backwards from the needs of senior stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of their business to influence who and how you recruit.
- Drive Proactive Talent Strategy: Build high-caliber pipelines through market mapping and long-range engagement programs, even when no active roles are open.
- Employ Creative Sourcing: Move beyond traditional methods by mapping talent networks and using direct outreach to engage top-tier candidates who aren't on the open market.
- Optimize Hiring Processes: Proactively identify and resolve friction points to simplify the hiring journey and bring structure to ambiguous searches.
- Collaborate as One Team: Support a "team-first" culture that rejects rigid candidate ownership rules in favor of collective success and honest feedback.
- Apply Innovation: Utilize AI and modern tools thoughtfully to work smarter, move fast without cutting corners, and maintain a relentless focus on quality.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including ownership of high-bar roles with hard-to-close profiles across multiple disciplines
- Proven track record of successfully hiring for technical roles, such as Product Managers, Engineers, and Product Designers
- Demonstrated success running searches for senior stakeholders (Director level and above), with an emphasis on trust, rigor, and influence
- A “Talent Partner” mindset—you contribute insights, talent data, and structure that raise the bar beyond filling roles
- Experience hiring for technical roles in innovative and high-bar companies
- Proven ability to build effective outbound and passive talent strategies in constrained markets - especially where the "easy path" doesn’t work
- Strong track record of navigating complex hiring scenarios, including pushback, ambiguity, and process risk, while keeping a long-term focus on hiring quality
- Excellent communicator who aligns stakeholders, mitigates surprises, and delivers crisp execution
- Experience leveraging AI tools thoughtfully and intentionally to drive more thorough, effective, and efficient recruiting - without compromising candidate quality or experience
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.
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 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 [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to 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 for more information.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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