Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Samsara, a leader in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, as an Engineering Manager II to lead our web development team. You will drive innovation and oversee the development of Samsara’s web products used by thousands of customers globally. This remote position (excluding specific metro areas) offers the chance to impact industries worldwide, build your career, and contribute to a high-scale platform. You will develop and execute web engineering strategies, mentor a team, collaborate with other departments, and ensure high-quality product releases. The role requires extensive experience in web development, leadership, and specific technologies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading web development teams
• Software Architecture: Strong knowledge of web architecture patterns with a focus on scalability and maintainability
• Frontend Development Expertise: Deep experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and strong proficiency in TypeScript. Understanding of functional and component-based architecture, state management (e.g., Redux), and performance optimizations
• Styling and UI Frameworks: Strong knowledge of CSS, including component libraries (e.g., Material UI) to deliver consistent and scalable design systems
• GraphQL: Proficient in using GraphQL for efficient data fetching and API design, with a working knowledge of integrating GraphQL in mobile and web environments
• 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 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 across multiple locations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Work closely with Product, UX/UI Design, and AI teams to develop features, define requirements, and optimize user experiences on our Web platform
• Guide the team in architecting scalable and maintainable solutions, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in web development
• Ensure the 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 web development teams
• 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

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and scale diverse engineering teams, and a track record of delivering successful, large-scale 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