Manager, Applied Science

at  Samsara

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.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Samsara AI team builds end-to-end machine learning and computer vision solutions for our customers as well as core ML infrastructure for Samsara. As Manager II of Machine Learning Engineering, you will build and manage teams that apply computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to recognize and surface relevant events to our customers. You will also be responsible for developing, deploying, maintaining, and improving AI solutions on devices and in the cloud - working closely with full-stack, firmware, and platform teams.
This role is fully remote in the US and Canada.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Manage teams of engineers building ML infrastructure to scale our hybrid cloud-edge AI products
• Help drive long-term planning and establish scalable processes for execution
• Actively contribute to building the roadmap for AI at Samsara
• Stay connected to industry and academic research and adopt novel technology that suits Samsara’s needs.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s Values (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 manage an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or other technical degree
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience with ML infrastructure4+ years of relevant software engineering work experience2+ years of experience managing software and science teams including senior ICs
• Experience building and deploying large-scale machine learning systems with feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Comfortable managing infrastructure development in collaboration with scientists and researchers