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Staff Application Security Engineer

Samsara
Location
Remote - US
Posted
16 days ago
Department
IT Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience as a cloud engineer or security engineer, including hands-on vulnerability management across a broad, multi-product enterprise environment
  • Proficiency in Go, Python, and JavaScript
  • Demonstrated ability to independently set technical and architectural direction for a security program
  • Significant experience with modern vulnerability management tooling (e.g., Wiz, Semgrep)
  • Strong AWS cloud services background
  • Deep understanding of Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Nice to have
  • Experience with C/C++, relevant to firmware and embedded systems
  • Background at a cloud-native, AI-forward company
  • Experience with security automation platforms (e.g., Tines) and serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda)
  • Experience integrating vulnerability management into modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience managing vulnerabilities within a FedRAMP-certified environment
What the job really is

As a Staff Application Security Engineer at Samsara, you will lead the strategy and operations of the application security and vulnerability management programs, driving improvements and automation across cloud, firmware, and corporate systems. Your role will involve mentoring other engineers, communicating risk to leadership, and participating in security incident investigations, all while ensuring the security of a vast network of IoT devices and services.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary range of $165,200 — $295,000 USD
  • Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
  • Ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance
  • Flexible, employee-led remote model
  • Professional development stipend
  • Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • High visibility role may come with pressure to perform
  • Regular on-call responsibilities for critical vulnerability response
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