Director, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Samsara, a leader in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, as a Director of Software Engineering! Lead and scale our mobile and web development teams, driving innovation and overseeing the development of products used by thousands of customers globally. Shape our product and technical strategy, ensuring reliable and secure platforms. This remote position, open to US candidates, offers the chance to impact crucial industries and advance your career within a supportive, high-calibre team. Relocation assistance is not provided. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading mobile and web development teams
• React Native: Deep expertise in using React Native for mobile app development, including complex implementations and integration with native modules
• Native Mobile Development: Familiarity with native iOS and Android development, with an understanding of performance optimization and platform-specific constraints
• GraphQL: Proficient in using GraphQL for efficient data fetching and API design, with a working knowledge of integrating GraphQL in mobile and web environments
• Frontend & Backend Frameworks: Experience with modern web frameworks and backend technologies
• Software Architecture: Strong knowledge of mobile and web architecture patterns with a focus on scalability and maintainability
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and monitoring tools to ensure high-quality releases

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the mobile and web engineering strategy aligned with Samsara's product roadmap, delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers and managers across multiple locations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Work closely with Product, UX/UI Design, Data, and Operations teams to develop features, define requirements, and optimize user experiences on mobile and web platforms
• Guide the team in architecting scalable and maintainable solutions, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in mobile (iOS and Android) and web development
• Ensure the mobile and web applications meet high standards of reliability, performance, and security, employing automated testing and monitoring systems
• Oversee the development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, using Agile methodologies to ensure timely and efficient delivery of product releases
• Champion new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the capabilities of the mobile and web development teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing managers and teams of 30+ engineers
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and scale diverse engineering teams, and a track record of delivering successful, large-scale mobile and web applications in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• A customer-focused mindset and good product sense
• 5+ years of experience in SaaS software development roles
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with best practices around testing, monitoring, and SLAs to ensure high product quality in large-scale distributed web services

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund