Manager, Automotive Engineering

Summary

Join Samsara's Telematics team as an Engineering Manager to lead a group of Automotive Engineers. You will manage multiple projects expanding diagnostic coverage and adding customer value, providing technical leadership and mentorship in automotive network communication. The role involves developing best practices for the Vehicle Gateway, collaborating with various teams, and executing quarterly roadmaps. You will build a collaborative team culture and champion Samsara's cultural principles. This remote position is open to candidates residing in Canada and offers a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse fast-paced customer-focused environment
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and CAN communication
• Understands the value of team culture, communication, and collaboration
• 5+ years experience in a technology or automotive industry
• Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4-6 Automotive Engineers working on multiple projects that expand diagnostic coverage and add customer value
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in automotive network communication
• Develop best practices and guidelines for the Vehicle Gateway to operate as a third-party telematics device inside the vehicle network
• Work with leadership on the planning and execution of quarterly roadmaps that balance product and engineering priorities for maximum customer impact
• Build a healthy collaborative culture of accountability and continuous improvement while setting a high standard for execution quality
• 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
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive OEM/Supplier or Telematics provider experience
• Familiarity with GIT or related software development program
• Demonstrated experience delivering software features, leading teams, and managing engineers

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Employee-led remote and flexible working