Manager, Software Engineering - Web Platform - job 1 of 2

About the role:

Samsara is looking for an experienced and visionary Engineering Manager II to lead our web development team. This person will be responsible for driving innovation and overseeing the development of Samsara’s web products, used by thousands of customers worldwide. As an EM, you will stay close to customer needs, partnering with our Product and Design teams to develop the next generation of our product. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing a technical strategy that ensures we can scale to accommodate our rapid growth. You’ll have an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment and also support a high-scale platform team. 

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

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Develop and execute the web engineering strategy aligned with Samsara's product roadmap, delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers across multiple locations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Work closely with Product, UX/UI Design, and AI teams to develop features, define requirements, and optimize user experiences on our Web platform.
• Guide the team in architecting scalable and maintainable solutions, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in web development.
• Ensure the web applications meet high standards of reliability, performance, and security, employing automated testing and monitoring systems.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, using Agile methodologies to ensure timely and efficient delivery of product releases.
• Champion new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the capabilities of the web development teams.
• 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.
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading web development teams.
• Software Architecture: Strong knowledge of web architecture patterns with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Frontend Development Expertise: Deep experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and strong proficiency in TypeScript. Understanding of functional and component-based architecture, state management (e.g., Redux), and performance optimizations.
• Styling and UI Frameworks: Strong knowledge of CSS, including component libraries (e.g., Material UI) to deliver consistent and scalable design systems
• GraphQL: Proficient in using GraphQL for efficient data fetching and API design, with a working knowledge of integrating GraphQL in mobile and web environments.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and monitoring tools to ensure high-quality releases.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and scale diverse engineering teams, and a track record of delivering successful, large-scale web applications in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• A customer-focused mindset and good product sense
• 5+ years of experience in SaaS software development roles
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with best practices around testing, monitoring, and SLAs to ensure high product quality in large-scale distributed web services