Manager, Software Engineering

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

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 recently 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:

Glassdoor's Highest-Rated Tech Companies for Culture and Values 2023

Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023

Best Place to Work by Built In 2023

Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. 

About the role:

Samsara is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our growing Infrastructure Platform team. This team owns our cloud infrastructure and is responsible for the overall availability and cost efficiency of running our services. They also seek to find new ways that infrastructure investments can benefit Samsara developers (e.g. new data storage mechanisms). As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers building and operating critical infrastructure that powers Samsara’s connected operations cloud.

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:

• Leading the engineering team, shaping engineering culture, and providing technical guidance
• Building infrastructure to ensure the reliability of Samsara’s connected operations cloud under high loads 
• Developing tooling for product teams to self-service and own operation of their services and storage in responsive and cost-effective ways
• Creating abstractions for developers to leverage leading-edge technologies quickly and safely
• Actively contributing to building the roadmap for infrastructure at Samsara at large and influencing cloud infrastructure decisions across Samsara
• Championing, role modeling, and embedding 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
• Hiring, developing, and leading an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Our backend is written in Golang, runs on AWS, and is deployed using Terraform, though direct experience with these technologies is not required.

An ideal candidate has:

• Built or worked on critical prod