Process
I used C++ as the coding language, which is pertinent to my role.
The phone screen is 45 minutes long, with an initial 5-10 minute conversation. It has three parts.
These questions are story-like and tailored for Python, where every tool is at your disposal to execute quickly.
With C++ and close to 35 minutes at your disposal, you have hardly begun the second part of the problem. You are set up for failure if you don't choose Python.
Questions
This is not a LeetCode problem.
It's a story, like a problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Samsara Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Samsara's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Samsara's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Samsara Work Experiences
- 5.0Great company for product-oriented engineersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandFebruary 6, 2024Pros: - Great people - Product ownership - Great engineering cultureCons: - Nothing I can think of.
- 5.0Supportive Culture, Morale HitSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 13, 2020Pros: Samsara has a very positive culture with a growing mindset. I was positively surprised by how often people are concerned with helping you learn more. Samsara thinks about long-term commitment with teams.Cons: Recently, some layoffs affected the morale of the team, and there wasn't much going on to improve it. Since we are in lockdown mode due to COVID-19, being more proactive in ensuring people were comfortable and happy would make a big impact.
- 3.0Decent People, Worsening CultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 15, 2025Pros: Interesting opportunities with the product; decent people at the company.Cons: Culture has definitely gotten worse. Benefits are shrinking. Equity refreshes don't keep up. Promotion is very hard.
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