Senior Automation Engineer I, Mobile and Web

Who we are

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:

Samsara's Quality Automation and Engineering (QAE) team uses test engineering, automation and data analysis skills to drive product quality so that our customers can realize the full benefits of our platform. To further the goal of quality we are seeking to invest in automation and strengthen our frameworks to further our goal of mobile and web automation. As a Senior Mobile Automation Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and stability of our iOS and Android applications. You’ll help design and build scalable test automation frameworks, improve test coverage, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to drive high-quality releases.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

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.

In this role: 

• You have 5+ years of test automation experience, with at least 3+ years focused specifically on mobile platforms (iOS and/or Android). 
• You’ve worked with tools like Appium, Detox, Espresso, or XCUITest, and you're comfortable writing tests using Java, Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript, or Python.
• You understand mobile app architecture and debugging, and can troubleshoot UI, performance, and device-related test failures efficiently.
• You maintain a high standard of test reliability, regularly refactor tests, and address flakiness or instability in test suites.
• You integrate your tests into CI/CD pipelines like Buildkite, Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• You communicate clearly and proactively with engineering, product, and design teams to align on quality expectations and priorities.
• You can translate technical details into actionable feedback for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You work closely with mobile engineers and product managers to improve app testability and define test coverage goals.
• You actively participate in code reviews and share best practices with other engineers and Automation team members.
• You have experience with cloud-b