Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile

Rocket Lab; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsara, a leader in the Connected Operations Cloud, is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Commercial Navigation team. This position focuses on leading the development of mobile applications for commercial vehicle navigation, requiring strong expertise in iOS and React Native. As part of a rapidly growing and innovative company, you will have the autonomy to impact the future of routing and in-cab experiences for drivers.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee-led remote and flexible working

Samsara for Good charity fund

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading mobile teams.
• Experience building production-grade 0-1 mobile apps.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, performance, and platform APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mobile applications for commercial vehicle navigation using iOS and React Native.
• Defining long-term roadmap for navigation in partnership with product and design.
• Mentor engineers and guide mobile development practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mobile Development

iOS Development

React Native

Geolocation APIs

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

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 Samsara:

Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. We are a rapidly growing company with a mission to increase the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our Commercial Navigation team. This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical and evolving area within Samsara, building the future of routing and in-cab experiences for commercial vehicles. The team is performing well and we are looking for a leader who can maintain this momentum while strategically scaling our mobile capabilities.

About the Team:

The Commercial Navigation team is responsible for developing the mobile experiences that power commercial navigation within Samsara's ecosystem. Our work directly impacts the daily lives of commercial vehicle drivers, helping them navigate complex routes to safely and efficiently deliver cargo.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of mobile applications for commercial vehicle navigation using iOS and React Native.
• Define the long-term roadmap for navigation in partnership with product and design.
• Work with other teams to integrate routing data to provide optimal navigation for drivers.
• Mentor engineers and guide mobile development practices and architecture.
• Uphold Samsara’s cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team.
• Hire and manage an engaged and high performing team of engineers.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading mobile teams.
• Experience building production-grade 0-1 mobile apps
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, performance, and platform APIs.
• Proficient in React Native and iOS development (Swift or Objective-C).
• Experience with mapping SDKs and geolocation APIs.
• Familiar with mobile CI/CD, build tools and test automation

Preferred:

• Experience building mobile apps for drivers or field workers.
• Ability to align engineering with product and operations teams.
• Understanding of navigation, logistics, or routing systems.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$150,237.50—$252,500 USD

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 our Benefits 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 hereif 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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