Senior Software Engineer-Full Stack Developer (AWS)

Samsara

Location: United States
Job Type: full-time
Salary: $85,085—$114,400 USD
Posted: July 6, 2025

Job Description

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, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. 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:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Software Engineer- Full Stack Developer (AWS Experience) to join our growing team at Samsara. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, deploying, and maintaining scalable and reliable applications and infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. You will work closely with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your AWS expertise to contribute to a platform that impacts critical global industries.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Indiana-Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania - Metro, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, Virgina-Metro, Washington, D.C. West Virgina-Metro, and Wisconsin-Metro.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your work will directly contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of physical operations that are essential to our global economy.
You are the architect of your own career: Samsara offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for rapid career growth and development. Your contributions will be recognized, and you'll have the chance to expand your skills and take on new challenges.
You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires dedicated and innovative individuals. You'll be excited by the challenge of building robust and scalable solutions on AWS.
You want to be with the best: At Samsara, you'll collaborate with a high-caliber team that fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, encouraging you to learn, grow, and perform at your best.

In this role, you will:

Design, develop, and deploy scalable and highly available applications and services on AWS.
Utilize a wide range of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, and more.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or similar tools.
Build and consume RESTful APIs and other web services.
Support the integration of first- and third-party data sources into cloud pipelines for analytics and insights (ETL/ELT pipelines).
Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools.
Ensure the security and compliance of AWS environments and applications by implementing best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production AWS environments.
Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and best practices.
Contribute to the development of technical documentation and best practices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 5+ years of software development experience or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 3+ years of software development experience with a focus on cloud technologies.
Strong understanding of core AWS services and their application in building scalable and resilient systems.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a solid understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
Experience in integrating multiple applications using middleware tools such as Zapier, Workato tools etc
Knowledge of data integration, transformation, and cloud-native ETL pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ideal candidate also has:

AWS Certified Developer – Associate or higher certification.
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration services like Amazon ECS or EKS.
Experience building and deploying serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
Experience with database design and management on AWS (RDS, DynamoDB).
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Experience working with large-scale, distributed systems.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.

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.

$85,085—$114,400 USD

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.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

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.

🎯 Who is this job for?

This role is ideal for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong AWS expertise and 5+ years of experience in cloud-based software development. Candidates should be proficient in Python, Java, Node.js, or Go, and have experience with AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, serverless architecture, and data integration tools. Familiarity with containerization (ECS/EKS), IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), and building scalable applications in Agile environments is essential.

💬 Potential Interview Questions

Here are 10 technical interview questions tailored for the Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer (AWS) role at Samsara, each with a brief sample answer:

How do you design scalable applications using AWS services?
Use services like EC2, Lambda, and DynamoDB to create decoupled components; leverage auto-scaling and load balancing to handle variable traffic efficiently.
What’s your approach to implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS?
I use tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to define reusable, version-controlled templates for provisioning infrastructure automatically.
How would you build a CI/CD pipeline in AWS?
Use AWS CodePipeline with CodeBuild and CodeDeploy to automate testing and deployment, integrating GitHub or CodeCommit for version control.
How do you ensure secure and compliant AWS environments?
Enforce IAM best practices, enable encryption at rest and in transit, use VPCs and security groups, and audit with AWS Config and CloudTrail.
Can you describe your experience with serverless architecture?
Built event-driven systems using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB for scalable, cost-efficient applications without managing servers.
How do you monitor and troubleshoot applications on AWS?
I use CloudWatch for logs and metrics, set alarms for anomalies, and integrate with services like Prometheus or Grafana for deeper insights.
What’s your approach to integrating third-party tools like Zapier or Workato?
I build middleware APIs or use AWS Lambda to bridge applications, ensuring secure and reliable data flow using webhooks and automation rules.
How do you manage data transformation in ETL/ELT pipelines?
Use AWS Glue or Lambda with S3 and Redshift for extracting, transforming, and loading data efficiently in cloud-native architectures.
What’s the difference between RDS and DynamoDB, and when would you use each?
RDS is best for structured relational data and complex queries; DynamoDB is ideal for high-scale, low-latency access to unstructured key-value data.
Describe a challenge you faced while working on a distributed system and how you resolved it.
In a system experiencing latency issues, I introduced caching with Redis, optimized database queries, and restructured microservices to reduce interdependencies.

📋 Job Summary

Join Samsara (NYSE: IOT), a leader in Connected Operations™ Cloud, as a Senior Full Stack Engineer with AWS expertise. You'll design and deploy scalable solutions using services like Lambda, ECS, and DynamoDB, contributing to the safety and efficiency of vital global industries. This remote role (U.S.-based, select states excluded) offers a salary range of \$85,085–\$114,400 plus RSUs, bonuses, and top-tier benefits. If you're passionate about AWS, infrastructure-as-code, and impactful innovation, Samsara offers career growth and the chance to shape the future of physical operations.