Its values, its interview process and the questions it asks, in short episodes. Listen on a walk, then practice.
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This module is the culmination of all prior modules, translating everything learned about Samsara's values, culture, and operating principles into a practical framework for acing the behavioral interview. It organizes the most commonly reported behavioral questions by Samsara value, provides STAR story structures, and identifies the specific signals interviewers are looking for.
This module provides a detailed walkthrough of Samsara's interview process based on real candidate reports from Glassdoor, Blind, LeetCode, and interview preparation sites. Knowing exactly what to expect at each stage, what question types to prepare for, and how the process is structured eliminates surprises and lets candidates focus their preparation effectively.
This module analyzes Samsara's competitive positioning in the fleet management and connected operations market. Understanding who Samsara competes against, why they win, and what differentiates them helps candidates answer strategic questions about market dynamics and demonstrate business acumen that goes beyond just knowing the product.
This module covers Samsara's most recent financial performance, strategic milestones, and key developments from 2025-2026. Candidates who reference current events and recent achievements demonstrate they are tracking what is happening NOW at the company, not just reading the about page. This is particularly powerful for "Why Samsara?" and "What do you know about us?" questions.
This module explores how customer obsession manifests at Samsara in concrete, operational ways -- from the "big eyes, big ears" site visits to the "say yes to everything" product philosophy. Customer focus is Samsara's most prominent value, and behavioral interviews heavily test for it. Candidates who can articulate specific customer-impact stories aligned with Samsara's approach will stand out.
This module covers Samsara's engineering culture, technical stack, development practices, and how engineers are embedded in customer problems. For engineering candidates, understanding how Samsara's engineering org operates -- from firmware on IoT devices to cloud-scale data processing -- is essential for demonstrating cultural fit and technical alignment during interviews.
This module covers Samsara's AI strategy, from edge computing on IoT devices to cloud-based AI models, and the recent product announcements at Samsara Beyond 2025. Understanding Samsara's AI approach is essential because the company positions itself at the forefront of "physical AI" -- a fundamentally different challenge from cloud-based AI, and a topic CEO Sanjit Biswas is deeply passionate about.
This module explores Samsara's Connected Operations Platform, their multi-product growth strategy, and how they scaled six products to over $100M ARR each. Understanding the product portfolio and platform vision helps candidates demonstrate they grasp not just what Samsara builds, but why and how -- essential for answering questions about product thinking, strategic prioritization, and business impact.
This module dives deep into Samsara's Culture Playbook, their five core values, and eight operating principles. These are the explicit cultural frameworks that Samsara uses to hire, evaluate, and promote employees. Understanding these principles is critical because behavioral interview questions at Samsara are directly mapped to these values, much like Amazon's Leadership Principles.
This module covers Samsara's origin story, mission, and the vision driving the company. Understanding how co-founders Sanjit Biswas and John Bicket went from MIT networking research to building a $20B+ connected operations platform gives candidates the narrative foundation they need to answer "Why Samsara?" with genuine conviction and specificity.