Staff Software Engineer - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, helping improve safety, efficiency and sustainability of physical operations through IoT data solutions.
$157,360 - $252,900
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Samsara, a pioneer in Connected Operations™ Cloud technology (NYSE: IOT), is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. This role is crucial in securing Samsara's cloud, mobile, and embedded software infrastructure through comprehensive security measures and development lifecycle management.

The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on industries that power the global economy, working with over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed worldwide. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining identity and access management features, ensuring platform security, and driving compliance initiatives. The role combines technical leadership with strategic influence, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to guide team development.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of software engineering experience, with particular expertise in authentication and authorization for multi-tenant platforms. You'll work remotely, contributing to a team that values customer success, long-term thinking, and inclusive growth. The position offers competitive compensation ($157,360 - $252,900 USD) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on solutions that directly impact physical operations across industries.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine technical excellence with business impact, working on security challenges at scale while helping to protect customer data and company assets. You'll have the opportunity to influence security strategy, mentor team members, and represent Samsara in external forums, all while working on technology that helps ensure the safety and efficiency of global operations.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Lead organization-wide projects and develop tools that improve security and compliance
  • Deliver impact by solving hard security and compliance problems
  • Identify and guide prioritization of security tools and processes improvements
  • Increase visibility and knowledge of security best practices
  • Act as a multiplier for the team
  • Influence the vision and roadmap for security and compliance
  • Represent Samsara in external forums
  • Champion and role model Samsara's cultural principles

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Linux
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Deep subject matter expertise in authentication and authorization in multi-tenant platforms
  • 12+ years of experience in software design and development
  • At least 4 years in an architect or leadership role
  • Demonstrated ability to ship production-quality software
  • Expertise working with web services at massive scale on Cloud providers
  • Expert in writing high quality code in modern programming languages
  • Knowledge of UNIX shell and Linux operating system

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive total compensation
  • Health benefits
  • Samsara for Good charity fund
  • Remote and flexible working
  • Employee-led initiatives

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