Manager II, Software Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead and expand a team of engineers through recruitment, coaching, development, performance management, and fostering a positive culture.

• Take ownership of technically intricate, mission-critical areas and deliver results independently.

• Define and direct the technical strategy and roadmaps for product and platform capabilities.

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of full-stack, AI-enhanced features across backend, frontend, and potentially mobile platforms.

• Collaborate with product, design, and customer-facing teams to convert ambiguous challenges into technical plans, staffing, and measurable results.

• Supervise data ingestion, APIs, and workflows that support AI-driven products.

• Provide guidance on architecture and make informed technical trade-offs.

• Elevate engineering standards through design reviews, hiring criteria, mentorship, and expectations regarding quality and velocity.

• Advocate for Samsara’s cultural principles while expanding globally and establishing new offices.

• Develop software for the Connected Operations Cloud, utilizing IoT data to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in physical operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Over 8 years of experience in software design and development, including the building and operation of production systems at scale.

• More than 3 years of experience directly managing software engineers, encompassing hiring, performance management, and career development.

• Strong technical fundamentals in backend services, APIs, and frontend technologies (web or mobile).

• Familiarity with Go, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, React, or similar technologies.

• Proven experience leading cross-team or cross-organization projects from inception to rollout.

• Experience building or leading teams that develop AI-driven or data-centric products.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.

• Must reside in the US or Canada; relocation assistance will not be offered.

• Ideal candidates will have experience delivering production AI-powered features, AI-augmented development workflows, handling real-world operational data, managing senior engineers and managers-of-managers, and scaling teams during rapid growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff.

• Ongoing equity refresh opportunities linked to performance.

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay.

• Flexible, employee-led remote work model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health plans.

• Parental leave options.

• Above-market total compensation.

• Offices available for employees who prefer in-person work.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the recruitment process.