Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Samsara's New Bets team as an Engineering Manager to lead and grow a team of talented engineers. You will play a key role in developing innovative products using AI and machine learning, turning bold ideas into impactful, seamlessly integrated solutions. This role requires building from 0-to-1, applying cutting-edge AI, and fostering a culture of high-velocity and customer obsession. You will guide your team to redefine what's possible in physical operations, impacting industries that run our world. The ideal candidate has startup experience, hands-on AI/ML experience, and a proven track record of scaling software products. You will work with a range of technologies and collaborate closely with product management, design, and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of formal experience managing a team of software engineers in a product-driven environment
• A deep-seated curiosity and a willingness to dive into complex technical and customer problems
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for developing a strong team culture

Responsibilities

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: Recruit, hire, and mentor a diverse team of software engineers. Foster their career growth and create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive
• Drive Vision and Strategy: Partner closely with product management, design, and customers to define the roadmap and technical vision for new product bets, turning ambiguous ideas into concrete, scalable solutions that may encompass hardware and software
• Accelerate with AI: Guide the team in leveraging cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning, including LLMs to solve high-impact customer problems and create differentiated products
• Champion Engineering Excellence and Productivity: Define, track, and optimize key engineering metrics (e.g., cycle time, deployment frequency, bug rates) to ensure the team is iterating quickly and effectively. Champion the use of AI-powered tools and processes to boost developer productivity and streamline workflows
• Insist on Customer Obsession: Lead your team in rapidly prototyping new ideas, getting them into the hands of users, and using direct feedback to build solutions that solve their most critical pain points
• Own the End-to-End: Oversee the architecture, development, and delivery of new product initiatives, guiding the team from initial concept to a robust solution used by tens of thousands of 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
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup DNA: You have experience building and leading teams in a high-growth company and are comfortable navigating ambiguity to deliver results
• Hands-on AI/ML Experience: You have practical experience building with or fine-tuning AI models (e.g. using LLMs) and can effectively guide a team working on these technologies
• Proven Success at Scale: You have a history of leading teams that have shipped and scaled software products to a large and growing user base
• Familiarity with our core technologies: You have experience with or can quickly learn our tech stack: Go, TypeScript, GraphQL, gRPC, and React/React Native. (Experience with mobile application development is a plus)

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Employee-led remote and flexible working