Samsara Software Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 62 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Samsara.
Samsara
Account Development Representative
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an initial interview booked in and honestly, it was the worst interview experience I've ever had. The interviewer barely asked me any structured questions, instead making vague statements and pausing, expecting me to fill in the blanks. This made it tough to have a real conversation or show my skills. It felt less like an interview assessing my qualifications and more like a confusing test of interpreting unclear prompts. The interviewer was not very engaged, and the whole thing felt unprofessional and unhelpful. Perhaps this recruiter was just trying to meet a quota.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you to join Samsara?
Samsara
Account Development Representative
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
Started with a good recruiter call. The next interview, which I assume was the functional interview, was really bad. I'm not sure if the interviewer was new to this, but they seemed to think being difficult and unclear in their responses and requests was a realistic portrayal of a first customer call. If this were a real situation, I would have just moved on to another prospect. The objections raised weren't really objections, it felt like the interviewer was just trying to be difficult. I did research on their tech and explained how it could benefit a customer, but was told I still needed to 'build' value, which usually requires in-depth product knowledge. I also found it strange because they promote collaborative selling, but when I asked for help during the mock call, I was met with blank stares. The prep document suggested asking to schedule an appointment at the end of each mock call, but then the 'client' chastised me, saying it would likely be a wasted appointment. It was supposed to be a practice call, which was weird. I got an email saying there were many applicants and I wouldn't be moving forward. Also, a heads-up: I was told this company is planning to require employees to return to the office.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you faced a challenge and how you got through it.
Samsara
Account Development Representative
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was quick and professional, and I really enjoyed chatting with the interviewers. I had a few assignments to get ready for each step, but everything was sensible and fit the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me why you are looking to leave your current position?
- What prompted your interest in interviewing with Samsara?
Samsara Software Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Samsara interview reports.
“Can you explain what Samsara does in simple terms, as if you were telling a friend?”
Read reports →“Which of our products do you believe is having the most significant impact?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the history and products of our company?”
Read reports →“Are you open to a hybrid work model, specifically three days in the office and two days remote?”
Read reports →“What's your approach for a cold call when the prospect is busy and short on time?”
Read report →“Can you do a mock cold call for me, pretending I'm the manager of a trucking company?”
Read report →“What would your approach be if you were only 10% towards your monthly sales target by the middle of the month?”
Read report →“Could you do a mock cold call for Samsara right now?”
Read report →“If you're approaching month-end and haven't met your quota, what steps would you take?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 62 Samsara interview reports.