Manager, Software Engineering - Data Platform

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Samsara Data Platform team owns and develops the analytic platform across Samsara. As a Manager II of Data Platform, you will build and lead teams that maintain our data lake and surrounding infrastructure. You will also be responsible for meeting new business needs, including expanding the platform as the company grows (both in size and geographic coverage), privacy and security needs, and customer-facing feature developments.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Lead a team of data-focused engineers to build and maintain a stable, scalable, and modern data platform capable of handling petabytes of data.
• Help drive long-term planning and establish scalable processes for execution
• Actively contribute to building the data roadmap for Samsara
• Stay connected to novel technological developments that suit Samsara’s needs.
• 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 international team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or other related technical degree
• 2+ years of technical people management experience5+ years of relevant technical experience with data infrastructure
• Experience building and deploying large-scale data platform systems with feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Comfortable leading infrastructure development in collaboration with cross functional teams, scientists, and researchers