Samsara application questions — all 34, word for word
Samsara hires through Greenhouse. Beyond name, email and CV, its application form asks 34 questions, 32 of them required. 2 of them are required, fixed-choice questions about your eligibility to work. A cover letter is optional.
332 roles were open when this was last checked, mostly in sales and engineering. The questions below are the form's own wording, not a paraphrase.
What Samsara has open
These are the roles the form was read from, as Samsara titles them, in Remote - US, Remote - Canada, Remote - Mexico, Remote - SF Bay Area:
- (New Grad) Account Development Representative II - Atlanta
- (New Grad) Account Development Representative II - Phoenix
- AI Architect - GTM Systems
- AI Engineering Manager
- AI Learning Experience Designer (AI-LXD)
- AV Events Engineer
- Account Development Representative - BeNeLux
- Account Development Representative - DACH
- Account Development Representative - UK
- Account Development Representative II
- Account Development Representative Intern - Atlanta
- Account Development Representative Intern - Phoenix
31 of the questions below are ones at most two of the 212 employers measured ask (median: 13), the least standard being “By applying to Samsara, you consent to receive SMS updates via Sense regarding job opportunities, application status, and other related notifications. You can opt-out anytime by following the SMS instructions.”.
The eligibility questions
These are required, and answered from a fixed list rather than in your own words: work authorisation, visa sponsorship or security clearance. Employers often use questions like these to filter applications automatically, but Greenhouse's public data does not say whether Samsara does — so treat them as the answers most likely to matter, not as a verdict. Answer them honestly either way.
| Question | Answers accepted |
|---|---|
| Will you now or in the future require Samsara to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you? required, fixed choice | Yes, No |
| Are you currently legally authorized to work in the country in which this job is based (e.g. you are a citizen, you have a visa, etc.)? required, fixed choice | Yes, No |
Every question on the form
| Question | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Will you now or in the future require Samsara to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Are you currently legally authorized to work in the country in which this job is based (e.g. you are a citizen, you have a visa, etc.)? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| First Name | text | Yes |
| Last Name | text | Yes |
| text | Yes | |
| Phone | text | No |
| Resume/CV | file | Yes |
| Cover Letter | file | No |
| LinkedIn Profile | text | No |
| Processing of Personal Data Acknowledge/Confirm |
select | Yes |
| At Samsara, we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work (this includes applicants too!) Feel free to share your preferred name and pronouns (she/her, they/them, he/him, ze/zir etc.). | text | No |
| How many years of professional working experience do you have in a customer-facing role? Less than a year, More than a year |
select | Yes |
| How many years of experience do you have in a Sales role? 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1+ year |
select | Yes |
| Are you fluent in Dutch? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| I confirm that I reside in The Netherlands, Germany, France or London. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| How did you hear about this opportunity? Samsara Careers Site, LinkedIn Jobs, LinkedIn Post, LinkedIn InMail / Message from a Recruiter or Hiring Manager, Direct Email / Call/ Text from a Recruiter or Hiring Manager, Indeed / Glassdoor (+16 more) |
select | Yes |
| Preferred First Name | text | Yes |
| Preferred Last Name | text | Yes |
| Current Employer (if applicable) | text | Yes |
| Where have you learned about Samsara? Select all that apply. LinkedIn, Samsara blog or website, News or press coverage, Podcast, Industry event or conference, Word of mouth (friend, family, or colleague) (+9 more) |
multiselect | Yes |
| If you selected 'Other' for where you learned about Samsara, please share additional details. | text | No |
| AI Policy for Interviewers Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Have you previously worked at Samsara? Yes, as a full-time employee, Yes, as a contractor, No |
select | Yes |
| How do you identify? (gender identity) | text | Yes |
| How do you identify? (race/ethnicity) | text | Yes |
| If you are based in the US, what is your veteran status? | text | Yes |
| Do you have a physical or mental disability, impairment, or condition that substantially limits major life activity? | text | Yes |
| Are you fluent in German? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| I confirm that I can commute to the London office at 1 Alie Street, Aldgate East, E1 8DE at least twice per week. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| How many years of experience do you have in a closing sales role? 0 years, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3+ years |
select | Yes |
| By applying to Samsara, you consent to receive SMS updates via Sense regarding job opportunities, application status, and other related notifications. You can opt-out anytime by following the SMS instructions. I consent to receive SMS messages |
select | Yes |
| What is the zip code of your primary residence? | text | Yes |
| How many years of experience do you have in a an Accounting role? 1 year of experience, 2+ years of experience |
select | Yes |
| How many years of experience do you have with GL accounting to include accruals, balance sheets and account reconciliations? 0 years, 1-2 years, 3+ years |
select | Yes |
| I confirm that I reside in Mexico. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| I understand that this role is in either Phoenix, AZ or Atlanta, GA and I am willing to participate in a hybrid model. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Are you currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year Bachelor's degree program or have graduated within the past 2 years? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have 6 months of sales experience and/or sales prospecting ability? This can be sales related coursework, sales competitions, etc. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Most Recent Employer | text | Yes |
| I understand that this role is in Atlanta, GA and I am willing to participate in a hybrid model. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| I understand that this role is in Phoenix, Arizona and I am willing to participate in a hybrid model. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
What it's really asking about
Grouped by what each question is for, so you can prepare the answers that repeat across employers.
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Other | 9 |
| Voluntary diversity questions (EEOC) | 5 |
| Years of experience | 5 |
| How you heard of them | 3 |
| Relocation | 3 |
| Remote or on-site | 3 |
| Language proficiency | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Role-specific screening | 1 |
| Visa sponsorship | 1 |
| Work authorisation | 1 |
What other employers ask
The same question rarely comes out the same way twice. These employers' forms are measured the same way, from their own job boards:
Box · Brex · Bringg · Bybit · Calendly · Carbon Direct
Before you apply
Have the answers to the required questions ready before you open the form — Samsara's asks for 32 of them, and Greenhouse does not save a partial application by default. Settle the eligibility questions first — they are the ones with no room to elaborate, so knowing your answer before you start tells you whether the rest of the form is worth your time.