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Automation Engineer Intern

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Samsara

27d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in relevant fields, have Python and scripting skills, basic knowledge of test frameworks, and preferably experience with IoT hardware and wireless protocol testing.
  • You will build and maintain test infrastructure, automate testing, collaborate with teams on test plans, verify features, and promote company culture while focusing on product reliability and performance.

Requirements

  • Required requirements for the role:
  • Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering graduating in 2026.
  • Python programming skills and Scripting skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Automated Test Frameworks and Software Tools.
  • Preferred requirements for the role:
  • Understanding of IoT hardware.
  • Understanding of Software Development.
  • Experience building Automated Test Frameworks and Software Tools for Product Development and Validation.
  • Experience creating and implementing test cases for wireless protocols.
  • Experience with test instrumentation, including the use of power supplies, power analyzers, battery simulators, call boxes, and GPS simulators.
  • Experience building and maintaining automation testing infrastructure.
  • Experience testing devices with wireless protocols including BLE, WiFi, LTE, and GNSS.
  • Experience with data analysis tools/packages such as SQL, Pandas, databricks, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain test infrastructure (SW, FW, and HW) to perform automated testing across Samsara's current product portfolio and future designs.
  • Use your passion for testing software, firmware, and hardware to build a solution that stresses our embedded systems and helps identify failure points to improve the design, reliability and performance of our products.
  • Build the framework for testing our hardware/firmware platforms by working closely with the development team (FW, EE, ME, NPI) to define product test plans and ensure we have complete test coverage.
  • Test and verify features of the test infrastructure and manage the cross-organizational deployment and training.
  • 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.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we operate in a hybrid model, requiring 3 days per week in our San Francisco office and 2 days working remotely.

Is housing and relocation assistance provided for this internship?

Yes, housing and relocation will be supported as part of the role.

What academic qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, graduating in 2026.

Are first- or second-year undergraduate students eligible for this internship?

No, at this time, we are not accepting first or second-year undergraduate students for this position.

What programming skills are necessary for the role?

Candidates should have Python programming skills and scripting skills.

What kind of experience is preferred for this internship?

Preferred experience includes understanding of IoT hardware, knowledge of software development, and experience with automated test frameworks and wireless protocol testing.

Will I have the opportunity to work on real-world impact projects?

Yes, this role allows you to make a significant impact on industries essential to global operations, including helping improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

What cultural principles does Samsara emphasize?

Samsara emphasizes principles such as Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.

Are there benefits included with this internship?

Yes, full-time employees receive a competitive compensation package, health benefits, flexible working options, and more.

How does Samsara handle accommodations for applicants with disabilities?

Samsara is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and provides accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities during the recruiting process.

Pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a system of record that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.