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's Sr. Manager, Engineering Program Management leads the hardware EPM team that takes new devices from concept through mass production and general availability. You will own the launch system for the hardware portfolio: the development process, the OK2 gate reviews, the xVT build plan, and the single cross-functional schedule from investigation through PVT and GA. Your team partners daily with EE, PD, Firmware, Full Stack, Reliability, Compliance, Product Management, Operations Program Management, Supply Chain, and our JDM partners in Taiwan and China.

This is a player-coach role. You will hire, develop, and lead a team of Engineering Program Managers across the US and Taiwan, and you will personally drive our most complex or highest-risk program when the business needs it. You report to the VP of Hardware Engineering.

Hardware Engineering at Samsara runs a leveraged model: a lean internal team paired with JDM partners and AI tooling rather than headcount. We expect this leader to treat AI as a core part of how the EPM discipline operates, not an add-on. You will set the standard for how program managers use AI agents and automation to run programs, and you will be measured on the adoption and results that follow.

This is a hybrid position open to candidates residing in the US who are willing to work in our San Francisco, CA office three days a week. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time, including international travel to Taiwan and China, and proximity to an international airport. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

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-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will

Lead the EPM team

Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team of Engineering Program Managers in the US and Taiwan. Set clear expectations against the TPM/EPM leveling framework and coach each EPM to the next level.
Assign EPMs to programs based on complexity and risk, rebalance as the portfolio shifts, and step in personally to drive the most complex or highest-risk program when needed.