People Analytics AI Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with building and scaling production-grade enterprise applications and integrations, with strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to independently design and deliver solutions with little or no technical guidance.
• Hands-on experience with large language model (LLM) applications, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, and related AI workflows.
• Proficiency in coding in Python, particularly for scripting, data manipulation, and interacting with APIs.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Proficiency with low-code / no-code automation platforms (e.g., Workato, UiPath, Zapier), core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, ServiceNow), AWS and similar platforms, and data warehouses (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about how technology, especially AI, can improve HR processes.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable, reliable technical solutions, delivering iterative improvements with measurable outcomes.
• Strong product mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Experience working with HR technology or adjacent platforms such as HRIS, talent management, workforce planning, recruiting, and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Pave, Lattice, BritghtHire, GitHub, Cursor).
• Understanding of enterprise security, privacy, and data governance principles and how they apply to people systems and workflows—including sensitivity to handling employee data.
• Experience with fine-tuning smaller language models or a deep understanding of model evaluation techniques beyond prompt engineering.

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. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$146,370—$221,400 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

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.

Belonging at Samsara

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.

Accommodations

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