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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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:
As Senior Software & ML Engineering Manager – New Products, you’ll lead a small, high-calibre team (starting ~10 SWE/ML engineers, with clear scope to grow) building a new approach to how Samsara turns telematics data into action. The mission: detect anomalies across vast fleets — theft, misuse, suspicious stops, GPS jamming, emerging risk patterns — and surface the right incidents to the right operators, fast, with clear workflows to move from signal to resolution.
This is a 0-to-1 leadership role with real visibility and real-world impact. You’ll partner closely with Product, Firmware, and Design to ship end-to-end capabilities across hardware, firmware, and cloud software — building intelligent detection (ML + heuristics), real-time alerting, and an operator-friendly incident experience at scale.
In this role, you will:- Recruit, hire, mentor, and grow an inclusive, high-performing team of software and ML engineers.
- Turn ambiguous “new product” bets into a clear roadmap, technical strategy, and shipped customer value.
- Build systems that analyse large-scale telematics data and detect anomalies across fleets — not just per-vehicle troubleshooting.
- Lead delivery of end-to-end security and incident workflows, from detection to investigation to resolution.
- Guide the team in applying ML and modern AI techniques (including LLMs where they add leverage) to create differentiated capabilities.
- Partner deeply with Product, Design, Firmware, and Data Science to deliver cohesive experiences across the stack.
- Champion engineering excellence: architecture quality, reliability, and thoughtful scoping — while keeping velocity high.
- Keep the team close to customers: rapid prototyping, direct feedback loops, and outcome-driven iteration.
- 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.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 6+ years of formal people management experience in a product-driven engineering environment, including managing managers.
- Degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
- Strong technical judgement and curiosity — you’re willing to dive into complex systems and messy real-world data.
- Clear, confident communicator who builds trust across engineering, product, and cross-functional partners.
- Passion for developing engineers and building a team culture that raises the bar.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience thriving in ambiguity — “startup DNA” in a high-growth environment.
- Hands-on ML experience (building with, deploying, or fine-tuning models) and the ability to guide ML work pragmatically.
- Strong understanding of the data lifecycle and how to maintain integrity across distributed systems without creating silos.
- Track record of shipping and scaling products used by large customer bases.
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, 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 [email protected] 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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