Principal Product Manager, AI Video-Based Safety Platform at Samsara

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IoT Data Processing, Data Quality, MLOps, Strategic Vision, Technical Direction, Executive Communication, Mentoring, Market Trends, Product Strategy, Safety, Edge Computing, Data Annotation, Team Collaboration

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: This is a defining opportunity for a Principal / Staff Product Manager to serve as the Product Visionary for the next generation of our Video-Based Safety platform. Safety is Samsara’s most critical value proposition, and this role sits at the absolute cutting edge of Applied AI and Computer Vision. We are looking for an inventor and leader to define a new paradigm for industrial safety. You will be responsible for defining the 3-5 year platform vision and architecture that leverages our trillion-scale data footprint to solve problems that no other company can. You are expected to operate at the highest levels of ambiguity, defining the intersection of Computer Vision, edge computing, backend data science, and user workflow. Your product decisions will have a measurable, positive impact on saving lives and driving multi-hundred-million dollar growth trajectories for the company. This is a chance to move beyond execution and take on a mission that defines the future of AI for one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. To better understand the scale and mission of this team, we encourage you to review the Samsara Cameras product overview here, and watch our SVP of Safety, Johan Land, discuss our AI-powered safety platform here. 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-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role, you will: Pioneer and own the 3-5 year strategic vision and roadmap for the Video-Based Safety platform, positioning it as a multi-hundred-million dollar platform that drives category creation and market leadership. Set the technical direction for the next generation of our AI/ML systems, driving complex product-engineering efforts in areas like foundation models, real-time edge processing, and large-scale data annotation pipelines. Influence executive leadership and cross-functional teams on critical resource allocation, long-term investments, and strategic partnerships required to deliver your vision. Mentor and coach other product managers and technical leaders across the Safety organization, raising the bar for product strategy and execution. Define the highest-impact product opportunities by synthesizing macro market trends, competitive shifts, and deep customer needs into clear, bold product specifications. Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally. Minimum requirements for the role: 10+ years of progressive product management experience with a demonstrated track record of defining and shipping multi-product, multi-year platform strategies that resulted in organizational or industry-level transformation. Prior experience shipping features that rely heavily on Machine Learning, Computer Vision (CV), or large-scale IoT data processing. Undergraduate or graduate degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. A strong technical acumen that enables you to lead strategic trade-off discussions regarding model architecture, training, and deployment at massive scale. Proven ability to operate in extreme ambiguity, using data, first-principles thinking, and exceptional judgment to make high-stakes investment choices. Exceptional executive-level communication and presence, comfortable and effective presenting and defending strategy to the CEO, CPO, and external audiences. An ideal candidate also has: A deep understanding of data quality, labeling pipelines, and MLOps best practices in a production environment. Experience in a Principal PM, Group PM, or Director of Product role at a high-growth, high-talent-bar technology company. Prior experience defining the product strategy for a SaaS product built on a hardware/software integrated system. 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’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.

Responsibilities

Pioneer and own the strategic vision and roadmap for the Video-Based Safety platform, driving market leadership. Set the technical direction for AI/ML systems and influence resource allocation and strategic partnerships.