Manager, Software Engineering - Web Platform

Summary

Join Samsara, a leading provider of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, as an Engineering Manager II to lead the web development team. You will be responsible for driving innovation and overseeing the development of Samsara's web products used by thousands of customers worldwide. This role involves collaborating with Product and Design teams to develop the next generation of products, implementing a technical strategy for scalability, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for your team. As a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada, you will have the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment and contribute to a high-scale platform team.

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

• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more
• Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more