Samsara·Software Engineer

Samsara Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Hard

Positive

United StatesPosted Jul 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I started with a recruiter conversation, and after we talked through my background, the recruiter didn’t feel the role I applied for was the best match.

Instead of ending things, he suggested another position in the Routing organization. I was skeptical about whether I had the right skills, but the problem domain sounded genuinely interesting, so I agreed to proceed.

Even though I didn’t make it to the next stage, the process felt thoughtful. The recruiter was especially detail-oriented, and he gave personalized prep and specific feedback—not just after the interview, but even set up dedicated time to talk through feedback in person after the decision. I left with a clear sense of where I fell short and what to work on, and honestly I ended

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