Senior Data Scientist at Samsara

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

170500.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, SQL, Python, R, Statistical Modeling, A/B Testing, Data Manipulation, Customer Experience, Data Logging, Cross-Functional Partnership, Mentoring, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

Industry

Software Development

Description

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, 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: The Senior Data Scientist will bring rigor to strategic initiatives across the Support Organization. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a core technical contributor to our Data Science and Analytics team with deep expertise in driving data-driven decision-making, data querying/munging, data visualization, and predictive analytics. You will work closely with Support, Product, and technical teams to translate business questions into quantitative analysis and deliver data-driven strategies. This role is open to candidates 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 will: Translate data into strategic insights via memos, presentations, dashboards, etc. to support decision-making for operational and leadership teams Building analytical models to identify patterns, anomalies, and root causes (e.g., analyzing ticket data to proactively identify common customer issues) Design and run A/B and other experiments and tests to evaluate AI solutions Build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand data structures and business priorities Leverage SQL, Python/R to shape and analyze data Build a strong sense of product and data acumen (e.g. customer experience, data logging) Stay connected to industry and academic research and adopt novel technology that suits Samsara’s needs 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 the role: Advance degree in Statistics or other quantitative field (e.g., Applied Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) 8+ years experience in a data-related role relevant (data science, data analyst, business analytics, business intelligence) Proficiency in data manipulation and processing in SQL, Python, and/or R Experience building statistical and other analytical models, preferably in Python or R Ability to communicate trends and learnings via data visualizations including Tableau Ability to effectively share project statuses and take ownership of tasks while handling competing priorities Ability to distill informal or ambiguous customer and business requirements into crisp problem definitions Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing to technical peers and leadership teams with various levels of technical knowledge Curious about our data, our product and excited to have an impact An ideal candidate also has: PhD in Statistics or other quantitative field Ability to scale models into automated pipelines A strong track record of cross-functional partnership Record of successful mentoring and development of team members Experience working with large datasets using distributed computing (e.g., Spark, Hive) 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. $131,750—$170,500 CAD 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, 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com 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. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will translate data into strategic insights to support decision-making for operational and leadership teams. They will build analytical models to identify patterns and anomalies, and design experiments to evaluate AI solutions.