Senior Manager, Security Engineering

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally, have 2.3 million IoT devices deployed globally, and collect more than 85 billion minutes of video footage and 4.6 trillion data points annually.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including video-based safety, vehicle telematics, apps and driver workflows, equipment monitoring, and site visibility. As part of a newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

Samsara is looking for an experienced leader to grow our Product Security organization. As a Senior Manager, Security Engineering, you will be responsible  for the management of all aspects of securing our cloud, mobile and embedded software through a secure development lifecycle, including threat models, security architecture and reviews, continuous integration & deployment, and pentesting. 

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
• You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
• You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
• You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive application security and risk management framework.
• Work closely with development teams to facilitate product security risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Drive best-in-class product and application security standards and frameworks.
• Foster a culture of secure development lifecycle, technical excellence, and engineering best practices, with respect to application security.
• Partner with business stakeholders across the company to deliver company-wide security initiatives.
• Create a vision and strategy for the organization and inspire team to innovate
• Drive planning and execution for the organization.
• Hire, develop, and grow a diverse, inclusive, engaged, and high performing organization

Minimum requirements for the role: 

• BS/MS in information technology, computer science or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of experience in application and cloud security engineering, including in management roles
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, StateRamp, FedRamp and NIST CSF
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity
• Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to drive and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary te