Manager, Software Engineering - Cloud Governance Platform at Samsara

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Governance, IAM Security, Compliance, Software Supply-Chain Security, AWS, GCP, Team Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Infrastructure, Security, Product Engineering, Developer Tools, Python, Golang, Terraform

Industry

Software Development

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, 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:Samsara is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Cloud Governance Platform team. This team is responsible for building the foundational platforms that enforce governance, identity security, compliance, and software supply-chain protections across all of Samsara’s cloud infrastructure and developer environments. Rather than relying on manual reviews or policy enforcement, this team delivers secure, compliant-by-default systems through cloud IAM guardrails, automated controls, and scalable platform abstractions across AWS and GCP. This role combines deep technical leadership, cloud and IAM security expertise, and people management to shape Samsara’s cloud security and compliance posture as we scale our global platform supporting millions of connected devices. As a manager, you will guide a globally distributed team of senior platform engineers, own high-impact infrastructure with broad organizational reach, and partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Product Engineering leadership. This is a remote position open to candidates based in the US. 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: Lead the continual maturation of Samsara’s Cloud Governance Platform, spanning cloud IAM, security controls, compliance enforcement, and software supply-chain security. Define and own the roadmap and long-term vision for governance and security platforms across AWS and GCP. Drive compliance through engineering, translating regulatory frameworks into automated, continuously enforced controls. Own software supply-chain security initiatives, including SAST, DAST, and secure CI/CD patterns. Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Product Engineering to solve complex, cross-functional risk and governance challenges. Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing, inclusive, globally distributed platform engineering team. Communicate progress, risks, and architectural decisions clearly to senior leadership. Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the organization scales. Minimum requirements for this role. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of technical experience, including 2+ years managing engineers and leading high-performing teams. Strong hands-on background in cloud platform engineering. Hands-on experience with large-scale web services deployed on AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms. Strong understanding of cloud security vulnerabilities, threat models, and mitigations. Proven ability to deliver on roadmap goals and coach top engineering talent. Experience defining and maintaining SLAs for critical infrastructure services. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse, cross-functional teams. An ideal candidate also has: Experience building internal developer platforms or governance systems used across many teams. Background in developer tools, infrastructure, or productivity engineering. Technically hands-on leadership style with the ability to review code and guide design. Experience managing distributed teams across geographies. Proficiency in Golang, Python, Terraform, or similar platform-focused technologies. Strong judgment balancing developer experience, platform adoption, and mandatory controls. 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. $187,000—$220,000 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, 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com 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. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.

Responsibilities

Lead the continual maturation of Samsara’s Cloud Governance Platform, focusing on cloud IAM, security controls, compliance enforcement, and software supply-chain security. Define and own the roadmap and long-term vision for governance and security platforms across AWS and GCP.