Senior Product Manager - Vehicle Platform

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:

Telematics is Samsara’s second largest (and original) business.  Our product is used by customers of all sizes and in a variety of industries throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.  We help customers manage their fleet operations, with real-time tracking and data gathered from vehicles (and sensors) in the field and ingested into our cloud-based platform.  Through features spanning diagnostics, routing, maintenance, fuel management, electrification and sustainability, analytics/reporting, mobile device management, compliance with ELD regulations, and extensive 3rd party integrations with our APIs, we are the comprehensive solution and platform for the world of physical operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for roadmap, execution, and innovation within our Device Apps group – leveraging data from vehicle systems and connected devices across Samsara’s 1.4M+ vehicle gateways in the field.  Your team’s capabilities are the foundation for driving a wide range of products built on top of this data (e.g. Maintenance, Sustainable Fleet/EV Management features, etc).  

We are looking for a technical Sr. Product Manager II with a deep interest (and ideally prior experience) in 1) conceptualizing, designing and building applications ranging from using our devices to the customer experience in our web platform, 2) managing high-complex cross-functional projects and stakeholders expectations spanning areas such as sustainability, safety, security and fleet efficiency . You’re someone who likes a challenge, leverages a data-driven and analytical approach in your work, can comfortably work through uncertainty, and stays focused on making forward progress toward your goals.  You’re also curious about how vehicle market trends and downstream product use cases can inform your roadmap. You are a problem solver and go-getter, not deterred by roadblocks, and focused on delivering results. Together, we are helping customers enhance their fleet operations, and your passion & advocacy for customer needs is something you infuse into all of your work.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Own and evolve the capabilities and roadmap for a variety of product features and offerings related that rely on our telematics devices.
• Deeply understand, advocate for and support the different ways that vehicle diagnostics can be used across the Samsara portfolio always focusing on preserving the customer experience.
• Collaborate with upstream/downstream product teams who depend on your team’s capabilities.  Manage a robust “intake” process based on customer impact and factor those into your priorities.
• Be accountable for continuously improving the consistency and quality of the apps that depend on the telematics devices.
• Derive insights that can be surfaced both internally and to customers about apps adoption, customer satisfaction, etc  
• Collaborate with Engineering to drive the team’s quarterly release plans and long-term roadmap. 
• Communicate across product line leadership to share your roadmap, evangelize your priorities, and seek out areas of joint innovation.
• Partner with customer-facing teams to close strategic accounts, resolve escalations, and maintain relationships with top customers.
• 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 scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Strong understanding of how to build for enterprise-scale.
• Strong technical understanding, with an ability to grasp technical concepts & establish credibility with engineers. 
• A proven track-record of delivering outstanding results for customers & the business, managing significant complexity and bold timelines. You also have a bias-to-action and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing product roadmap for technical areas, and using analytics/data to measure progress toward goals and make investment choices.
• Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to customers and internal audiences, including senior executives.
• A proven experience with data platforms.
• 5+ years of job experience, in relevant product, technical, and/or business roles.
• BS / MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience (i.e. software engineering experience). 

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience working in the telematics and/or automotive space.
• Technical familiarity with embedded languages
• Experience managing firmware-based features.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing solutions that rely noth on Firmware and Full Stack

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.$126,438—$170,000 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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