Senior Applied Scientist - ML/CV

Key Skills

C++, Computer Vision (CV), GoLang, GPUs, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, PyTorch, Scala Programming, SPARK Programming, TensorFlow

Job Description

The Samsara ML/CV team builds end-to-end machine learning and computer vision solutions for our customers as well as core ML infrastructure for Samsara. As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will be a tech leader and key contributor in building scalable ML infrastructure and tools. You will work closely with scientists as well as full-stack, firmware, and platform teams to deliver core infrastructure, services, and optimizations.

This role can be office-based or fully remote in the US and Canada.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
• You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
• You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
• You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara.

In this role, you will: 

• Build and improve the accuracy of ML / CV models, including retraining and optimizing open-source models to solve Samsara-specific problems 
• Work with petabyte-scale data from Samsara camera and sensor devices to develop new models
• Research, adapt, and apply cutting edge techniques in CV and deep learning
• Optimize models for inference on the backend and/or on edge devices
• Partner with our hardware teams to design devices for optimal performance and cost
• Stay connected to industry and academic research and adopt novel technology that suits Samsara’s needs.
• 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

Minimum requirements for the role:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or other technical degree
• 4+ years experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role
• Strong proficiency in one or more common languages (e.g., C++, Golang, Java, Python) 
• Proficiency with common ML tools (e.g., Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience deploying and iteratively refining models using customer feedback loops
• Comfortable with full-stack / backend development code to build a strong understanding of underlying data structures and other dependencies

An ideal candidate also has:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or quantitative discipline (e.g., Applied Math, Physics, Statistics)
• Experience building, deploying, and optimizing ML models on the edge
• Experience building computer vision features
• Expertise optimizing distributed model training with GPUs

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver total compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is above market. We do this through our OTE + restricted stock units (RSUs). RSUs are awarded at hire and may be refreshed annually. Additionally, as a pay-for-performance company, there are additional RSU grant awards for top performers which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.

The range of annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that OTE pay may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills.

$154,836—$227,700 USD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.