Manager, Software Engineering

Samsara; Poland (ME); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in developing innovative SaaS solutions. This pivotal role involves driving technical strategy, fostering a high-performing culture, and ensuring the delivery of impactful features that enhance customer experiences. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of physical operations through cutting-edge technology. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly influence industries that power our global economy. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible Working

Employee-led Remote Work

Samsara for Good Charity Fund

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on scalable applications.
• 3+ years of hands-on technical management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop a long-term roadmap for the platform.

Skills

SaaS Application Development

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Technical Management

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Job description

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.

About the role:

Samsara is looking for experienced Engineering Managers to be part of our Platform organization. This org is responsible for building the foundational systems that drive Samsara's products. Our work includes areas such as reporting, enterprise management, integration capabilities, workflows, and 3rd party developers ecosystem.

As an Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and Develop Teams: Hire and mentor a team of engineers, fostering their professional growth and building a high-performing team.
• Drive Innovation: Define project plans and roadmaps, and collaborate with your team to develop next-generation technology across our platform.
• Impactful Work: Develop features that have a tangible impact on our active and future customers, enhancing their experience with our products.
• Keep the bar high: Define the standards of operational excellence for your services and features, and ensure your team consistently meets these high standards.
• Establish Culture: Play a crucial role in establishing our company culture, focusing on our leadership values and operating principles.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Poland. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

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.

In this role, you will:

• Participate with senior leadership and cross-functional peers to develop a long-term roadmap and strategy for Samsara’s platform
• Collaborate with senior engineers to drive technical strategy
• Set quarterly goals and balance product/engineering priorities for maximum impact
• Drive planning and execution on the roadmap, delivering features and infrastructure enhancements to delight customers
• Set a high-standard for the reliability of your components
• 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 expand and scale our mobile presence (more apps across more geographies)
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Experience building scalable, mission-critical SaaS applications
• Experience operating, maintaining, and improving upon large scale application services
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (including listening, speaking, and writing) and ability to work well in a diverse, team-focused environment
• Strong track record of delivering products and features that customers love
• Proven record of attracting top-talent and coaching the team
• 8+ years of relevant software engineering work experience
• 3+ years of hands-on technical management experience
• You speak English proficiently

An ideal candidate also has:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Experience building customer-facing web and mobile workflow applications

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

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 ourBenefits site to learn more.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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