Senior Connectivity Systems Firmware Engineer

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience working with firmware/software teams to develop solutions around one or more of cellular connectivity, wireless connectivity, and location technologies on embedded systems.
• Broad hands-on development and test experience in the above technologies.
• Working experience with embedded Linux systems and RTOS systems relevant to the above technologies.
• Comfortable working with low-level C, Linux kernel development, debugging and diagnostic tools, and development workflows using CI/CD tools.
• Experience with hardware-firmware integration and familiarity with hardware communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, SDIO).
• Knowledge of security protocols, encryption methods, and secure boot processes in embedded systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and prototype new technologies in Cellular Connectivity, Wireless Connectivity, and Location Technologies, especially focused on embedded systems (both Linux and RTOS based).
• Work with external technology and SoC vendors to evaluate technologies, influence their roadmaps, and ensure alignment with Samsara's product vision.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and align technology exploration with product requirements.
• Map new technologies to potential Samsara products by working closely with hardware and software teams.
• Communicate, collaborate, and develop with firmware/software engineers, product managers, hardware engineers, and support teams.
• Integrate security considerations into all stages of product development, ensuring robust and secure solutions.
• Understand and apply regulatory compliance requirements relevant to wireless and IoT devices.
• Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally.