Lead Full Stack Developer, Business Applications

Company: Samsara
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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 are seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Full Stack AWS Developer, Business Applications to join our growing team at Samsara. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, deploying, and maintaining scalable and reliable applications and infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. You will design and implement AI/ML-powered solutions embedded in sales tools to support and optimize sales workflows. You will work closely with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to lead and mentor junior engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your AWS expertise to contribute to a platform that impacts critical global industries. This role is open to candidates residing in Canada and the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Seattle Metro. You Should Apply If: • You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your work will directly contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of physical operations that are essential to our global economy. • You are the architect of your own career: Samsara offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for rapid career growth and development. Your contributions will be recognized, and youll have the chance to expand your skills and take on new challenges. • You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires dedicated and innovative individuals. Youll be excited by the challenge of building robust and scalable solutions on AWS. • You want to be with the best: At Samsara, youll collaborate with a high-caliber team that fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, encouraging you to learn, grow, and perform at your best. In this role, you will: • Design, develop, and deploy scalable and highly available applications and services on AWS. • Utilize a wide range of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, and more. • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management. • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or similar tools. • Integrate AI/ML-powered solutions in sales tools to support and optimize sales workflows, such as CRM integration, lead scoring, chatbots, recommendation engines, and forecasting models. • Build and consume RESTful APIs and other web services. • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools. • Ensure the security and compliance of AWS environments and applications by implementing best practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production AWS environments. • Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and best practices. • Contribute to the development of technical documentation and best practices. Minimum Requirements for the Role: • Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8 years of software development experience or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 6 years of software development experience with a focus on cloud technologies. • Strong understanding of core AWS services and their application in building scalable and resilient systems. • At least 5 years of full stack software development experience. • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or React. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a solid understanding of software development lifecycle processes. • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. • Experience with working with stakeholders for defining and executing project roadmaps. • Understanding of security best practices in the cloud. Ideal Candidate Also Has: • AWS Certified Developer – Associate or higher certification. • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration services like Amazon ECS or EKS. • Experience building and deploying serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway. • Experience in integrating multiple applications using middleware tools such as Zapier, Workato tools etc • Experience with database design and management on AWS (RDS, DynamoDB). • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana. • Experience with agile development methodologies. • Experience working with large-scale, distributed systems. 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. The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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