Manager, Software Engineering

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

The Platform Reports team focuses on building a highly scalable, low-latency reporting framework that enables Samsara’s internal teams to deliver powerful analytics and insights to our customers. This framework also empowers customers to customize and tailor this information to meet their specific needs. As an Engineering Manager for the Reporting team at Samsara, you will oversee efforts to develop impactful features for both current and future customers. You’ll play a critical role in standardizing and streamlining how Samsara teams transform data into meaningful analytics, while also enhancing users’ ability to leverage valuable insights through intuitive and powerful interfaces. In this role, you’ll grow and develop your team, define roadmaps and project plans, and collaborate with your engineers to drive the evolution of next-generation technology across our platform.

We use Golang for our backend, Typescript and React for our web client, GraphQL to fetch data from our backend, and React Native for our mobile app. Direct experience with these technologies is not required.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC Metro Area. The role is based in North America but may require collaboration with teams in the EMEA region. This includes occasional participation in meetings scheduled between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM Central European Time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM EST).

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
• You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
• You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
• You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.

In this role, you will: 

• Develop and promote a high-productivity environment that enables engineers to excel and deliver their best work.
• Create and drive the execution of a strategic roadmap for Samsara’s Platform, partnering with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Steer our technical strategy by working closely with senior engineers.
• Hire and develop exceptional engineering talent.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we expand and scale our mobile presence (more apps across more geographies).
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Demonstrated success in managing high-performing teams.
• Experience building scalable, mission-critical SaaS applications.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and improving upon large scale application services.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (including listening, speaking, and writing) and ability to work well in a diverse, team-focused environment.
• Strong track record of delivering products and features that customers love.
• Proven record of attracting top-talent and coaching the team.
• 8+ years of relevant software engineering work experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on technical management experience.

An ideal candidate also has:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines.
• Proven experience in developing and enhancing core platform components.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles.  For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually. 

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.$142,503—$215,550 USD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations 

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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