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full-timeSenior AI Security Research Engineer
Samsara · Remote - CA
Samsara is a company focused on the Connected Operations Cloud, providing IoT-based data insights to industries such as transportation, manufacturing, and construction. This senior-level role sits at the intersection of application security and applied artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will act as a primary technical lead for AI security, tasked with both offensive red-teaming of cloud environments and defensive validation of firmware and hardware vulnerabilities. Daily responsibilities include building and pressure-testing AI-enabled security workflows, translating high-level AI security research into actionable fixes for the company's software layers, and advising leadership on long-term AI security strategy. This position is ideal for an experienced security engineer with hands-on expertise in integrating or red-teaming LLMs, agentic workflows, and adversarial testing techniques. Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally across hardware and software teams to secure complex, large-scale IoT infrastructure. This role requires a proactive technologist capable of defining new security standards while directly contributing to the resilience of systems that support global physical operations.
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: Samsara is building a brand-new role at the intersection of security engineering and applied AI. This person will be the most AI-forward technologist on our Application Security team — using frontier AI models to both strengthen our security posture and stress-test it. You'll spend one day using AI to red-team our cloud environment and the next validating firmware vulnerabilities on our hardware, with the goal to secure our applications for AI Adversaries. This is a highly visible, org-wide role reporting into a newly formed function, with a clear path to shape Samsara's AI security strategy for years to come. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You should apply if: You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment. You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role, you will: Deliver accurate, consistent security assessments of Samsara's software, code, and firmware, evaluating their resilience against AI-driven/adversarial attacks, and implementing fixes. Create and translate general AI security findings into Samsara-specific fixes for our application security layer— including adapting techniques built for software to apply to hardware and embedded firmware. Build and pressure-test novel AI-enabled security tooling and workflows, then drive adoption of what proves valuable across the broader security org. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, hardware, and leadership (including VP-level threat modeling sessions) as Samsara's go-to expert on AI-related security risk. Help define & drive Samsara's medium- and long-term strategy for adopting AI safely and effectively within security operations. Use frontier AI/LLM tools (e.g., Anthropic's and OpenAI's cybersecurity-specific programs) hands-on for both offensive validation (red-teaming our own systems) and defensive tooling — required experience integrating, securing, or red-teaming AI-enabled systems (e.g., LLMs, agentic workflows, prompt injection/adversarial testing) is essential to this role. 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: 8+ years of experience in application security, vulnerability management, threat modeling, offensive security, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated application fix impact and influence across a large part of an organization. Hands-on experience applying AI/LLM tools to real security workflows (not just using AI as an end user) — e.g., building with APIs, agents, or automation to support security use cases. Experience conducting technical security assessments (e.g. offensive security or validation exercises) across both software and hardware/firmware environments. Experience in creating solutions for secure code with engineers using languages such as GoLang. Experience developing AI and agentic solutions using Github, and devel
| Role | Senior AI Security Engineer |
|---|---|
| Company | Samsara |
| Location | Remote - CA |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-25 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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