Lead RF Engineer

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:

We’re looking for a Staff RF Engineer to join our team. The team is responsible for product development across several Samsara product lines and new technology investigations. In the day-to-day, you will be responsible for championing board-level and system-level RF electronics design. You will lead the design of RF subsystems and products through feasibility, design, development, and validation encompassing chipset selection and antenna for Cellular, Wi-Fi, BT, GPS, UWB, Satellite, etc. We run a collaborative process working closely with customers, PM, EE, PD, SW, EPM, Rel, and QA to make excellent decisions. 

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Create RF subsystem architecture, design, develop, and test RF circuits, modules, and antenna through all phases of the development process
• Review board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits and system-level integration via simulation or link budgets analysis etc.
• Bring up RF subsystems and enable product teams to develop next-generation products or new product proof of concept
• Characterize and validate board-level and system-level RF subsystem performance and design margins
• Root cause analysis for build failures or field failures, and implement design changes accordingly
• Conduct research: stay abreast of the latest wireless technologies from all the top semiconductor companies and evaluate the leading edge technologies, including 4G/5G Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS, UWB, mmWave, Satellite, and more
• Integrate EVKs to showcase new technology concepts and demos to contribute to Samsara’s product roadmap
• Actively participate in sampling customer experience and improving product performance
• Work closely with product teams to manage top JDM companies to design, validate, certify, and manufacture quality products in high-volume
• Champion, role model, and uplevel the cross-functional team to exhibit Samsara values and leadership principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Growth Mindset, Win as a Team)

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 10+ years of professional industry experience in RF circuits and module development
• Proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits
• Experience working on 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, Satellite communication
• Experience working with RF chipset or module vendors, test instrument suppliers, JDM partners, and shipping high-quality products
• Proficient in simulation too