Job 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:
We are looking for a Mobile Engineering Manager to lead two high-impact mobile pods:
- Mobile Platform – Owns cross-platform strategy build systems CI/CD performance optimization reliability observability and architectural evolution.
- Mobile Product – Owns end-customer feature development (e.g. messaging workflows dashboards) with high product velocity and quality.
This leader will balance long-term architectural rigor with near-term product delivery ensuring Samsara’s mobile apps are scalable & performant while providing intuitive & delightful experiences for customers operating in the physical world.
This role requires strong technical judgment cross-functional leadership and the ability to build a culture of engineering excellence. This role reports to the VP Engineering and supports 13-14 engineers
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US or Canada.
In this role you will own:
1. Mobile Platform Strategy- Define and evolve cross-platform strategy (Native vs React Native vs Compose/KMP)
- Improve build systems CI times and developer productivity
- Establish performance SLOs (launch time page load memory crash-free sessions)
- Drive architectural simplification and reduce tech fragmentation
- Introduce AI-assisted SDLC tooling where impactful
- Ensure mobile scalability for IoT-heavy real-time use cases
- Lead customer-facing feature development (e.g. messaging fleet workflows)
- Partner closely with Product & Design to deliver high-quality mobile experiences
- Balance feature velocity with platform health
- Drive disciplined engineering practices (PR reviews testing observability)
- Manage ~13-14 engineers across 2 pods
- Hire and retain high-performing mobile engineers
- Develop senior ICs and future tech leads
- Build a culture of ownership accountability and technical rigor
- Coach engineers to improve system design and execution skills
- Establish measurable KPIs:
- Build time; CI stability; Crash-free rate; App startup latency; Feature cycle time
- Ensure predictable sprint delivery
- Improve incident response and reliability practices
- Maintain high engineering quality standards
5. This is not just a people manager. This is a technical EM who:
- Can debate architecture credibly with Staff engineers
- Knows when to invest in platform vs product
- Has led large migrations or platform rebuilds
- Understands both developer experience and customer experience deeply
Minimum requirements for the role:
1. Technical Leadership- 8+ years of experience in mobile engineering (Android/iOS)
- 3+ years of engineering management experience
- Deep experience in at least one native stack (Android or iOS)
- Strong understanding of cross-platform tradeoffs
- Experience improving performance (memory startup network UI responsiveness)
- Familiarity with modern mobile CI/CD systems
- Proven track record leading platform modernization initiatives
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing multi-team technical migrations
- Strong written communication (RFCs technical strategy docs)
- High technical bar
- Strong ownership mindset
- Bias toward data-driven decisions
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Balances long-term architecture with short-term delivery
- Mentors engineers to raise collective capability
An ideal candidate:
- Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform / React Native / Compose Multiplatform
- Experience with AI-assisted development workflows
- Experience working in IoT or real-time systems
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. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Total Rewards
At Samsara we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners not passengers which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary performance-based bonus/variable pay and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible employee-led remote model a professional development stipend comprehensive health and parental leave plans and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome your journey starts here.
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.
Belonging at Samsara
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.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
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Fraudulent Employment Offers
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in mobile engineering (Android/iOS)
- 3+ years of engineering management experience
- Deep experience in at least one native stack (Android or iOS)
- Strong understanding of cross-platform tradeoffs
- Experience improving mobile performance (memory startup network UI responsiveness)
- Familiarity with modern mobile CI/CD systems
- Proven track record leading platform modernization initiatives
- Experience managing multi-team technical migrations
- Strong written communication (RFCs technical strategy docs)
- Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform React Native or Compose Multiplatform
- Experience with AI-assisted development workflows
- Experience working in IoT or real-time systems
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform which is an open platform that connects the people devices and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation construction wholesale and retail trade field services logistics manufacturing utilities and energy government healthcare and education food and beverage and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety efficiency and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Why Work With Us
Do the most meaningful work of your career—saving lives keeping communities running and transforming the industries that power the global economy. At Samsara we build AI-powered technology for the people who keep the world running—making essential work safer smarter and more sustainable.
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