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 is a remote role open to candidates residing in 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.

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-based device labs such as BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or Firebase Test Lab.
• You monitor automation performance and coverage, contribute to quality metrics, and ensure fast feedback loops for developers.
• 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 this role.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience building tools for developer experience, productivity, test automation infrastructure, and frameworks.
• Proven success in managing automation for both mobile (iOS/Android) and web applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in debugging, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with diverse backgrounds.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Has built or worked on customer shipping software and understands the SDLC. 
• Worked on developer tools, infrastructure and productivity. 
• Understands how to build and ship customer software. 
• Can translate requirements driven by engineering partners into thoughtful tooling, enhancements. 
• Can dabble in code and is capable of providing code reviews and thinking about technical excellence. 
• Has worked with teams in different geographical locations.  

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations 

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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