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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead firmware and full-stack development - **Company:** Samsara Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $290,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Smart Devices, Software Deployment, Video Codec, Real Time Systems, Backend, Agentic-AI, Golang - **Published:** October 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/staff-firmware-engineer/11537692 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying software, with deep expertise in embedded systems and firmware, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership or architecture role * Deep expertise in at least one embedded domain (for example multimedia, connectivity, drivers and kernel, power, or real-time systems) * Has shipped across the stack: firmware, Go backend services, and web or mobile surfaces, not just embedded * Strong programming skills in C/C++, Go, Python, or similar * Product and systems thinking: has shipped products, not just components; ties technical decisions to customer outcomes; and reasons about the whole system, including device constraints, connectivity, cloud, and fleet-scale rollout * High agency and execution speed: owns outcomes end-to-end, from a vague customer problem to a shipped, measured feature, without waiting for a spec or hand-off * Already uses AI tools in day-to-day engineering work, builds with AI agents by default, can speak concretely to what share of their code is AI-generated, and raises the AI fluency of the team around them * Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex, high-impact projects with multiple dependencies * Strong communication and collaboration skills, equally credible in a kernel driver review and a backend design review, with the ability to move across teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders * A track record of building systems that do more with less hardware, and comfort operating under scarce compute, data, or hardware budgets, in any industry, * Expertise in multimedia frameworks, video codecs, and camera systems * Played a prominent role in shaping the engineering culture of a rapidly scaling, large, global engineering team ## Description * Own outcomes end-to-end, from a vague customer problem to a shipped, measured feature, across the full stack: firmware, Go backend services, and web and mobile surfaces * Drive technology choices, implement embedded and firmware solutions, and establish architectural patterns with a broad and lasting impact on Samsara's products, from the device to the cloud * Leverage voice as the new interface, powering AI Agents as well as humans communicating. * Design for the whole system: device constraints, connectivity, cloud services, and fleet-scale rollout * Identify opportunities and start strategic conversations that influence the direction of our technology and engineering culture * Ensure the accuracy of the AI algorithms we run at the edge, and that they operate within device constraints * Build with AI agents by default, and raise the AI fluency of the engineers around you * Partner closely with the Hardware team to define and build next-generation devices that support company objectives, and work just as fluently with Backend, Web, Mobile, Product, and Customer Success teams * Lead teams in delivering products and capabilities that contribute to Samsara's products and revenue * Solve the hardest technical problems and help products reach the market quickly, with high quality * Act as a multiplier for the team, raising the impact and output of every team member * Champion, 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 offices, We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. 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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.