Program Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Samsara with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Manager roles take an average of 39 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Samsara overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Samsara as a Program Manager according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
One on one interview: 19%
Skills test: 13%
Presentation: 13%
Group panel interview: 10%
Background check: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Other: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Samsara in Sep 2025
Interview
Very well organized and thorough. Each interview was targeted towards specific company principles. Each interviewer did a great job asking thoughtful questions and not sugarcoating the challenges. Had to do a presentation to the hiring manager and director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
After providing a plan timeline, they asked if it was possible to do it sooner.
I applied online. I interviewed at Samsara in Oct 2025
Interview
Phone screen with hiring manager to discuss role
Phone screen with recruiter to discuss salary and
Panel of 4 - star method and behavioral questions
Homework assignment and presentation with a panel
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They use the STAR method and behavioral questions s
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Samsara in Sep 2025
Interview
Met with Recruiter for Phone Screening Call. Mostly asked behavioral questions and previous work experience. Remote role with good salary. But, I was not invited to meet with hiring manager and did not move forward to the next round. got rejection email 4-5 days later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you familiar with Samsara? and other behavioral questions for recruiter call.