Manager, Automotive Engineering

Summary

Join Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, and become an Engineering Manager for our Telematics business unit. Manage a team of 4-6 Automotive Engineers, focusing on expanding diagnostic coverage for a fleet of 10,000+ vehicles. Provide technical leadership and mentorship in automotive network communication, developing best practices for vehicle gateway operation. Collaborate with firmware engineers, product managers, and customer support teams. This remote position offers the opportunity to impact various industries by improving safety and efficiency. The role involves roadmap planning, execution, and innovation within the Vehicle Data Platform group, leveraging data from 1.2M+ vehicle gateways. This is a chance to contribute to a rapidly growing company and make a real-world impact.

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
• Remote and flexible working