Manager II, Software Engineering

Samsara

. Lead and grow a team of engineers through hiring, coaching, development, performance management, and culture building .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesSeniorLead💰 CA$142,800 - CA$184,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and delivering AI-powered solutions. Proficient in managing complex software projects and translating technical requirements for diverse stakeholders.

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Team LeadershipTechnical Strategy DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentAI-Powered Product ManagementCross-Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Software DesignProduction SystemsBackend ServicesAPIsFrontend DevelopmentGoPythonTypeScriptJavaScriptReact

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPerformance ManagementMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Connected Operations CloudAI-Driven ProductsData Ingestion

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

IoT DataOperational EfficiencySustainabilityCulture Building

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTJavaScriptPythonReactTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a team of engineers through hiring, coaching, development, performance management, and culture building
Own technically complex, mission-critical areas and deliver results with autonomy
Define and drive technical strategy and roadmaps for products and platform capabilities
Guide end-to-end delivery of full-stack, AI-powered features across backend, frontend, and potentially mobile
Partner with product, design, and customer-facing teams to translate ambiguous problems into technical plans, staffing, and measurable outcomes
Oversee data ingestion, APIs, and workflows behind AI-driven products
Guide architecture and make sound technical tradeoffs
Raise engineering standards through design reviews, hiring standards, mentorship, and quality and velocity expectations
Champion Samsara’s cultural principles while scaling globally and across new offices
Build software for the Connected Operations Cloud, which uses IoT data to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in physical operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in software design and development, including building and operating production systems at scale
3+ years of experience directly managing software engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career development
Strong technical fundamentals across backend services, APIs, and frontend (web or mobile)
Familiarity with Go, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, React, or similar
Experience leading cross-team or cross-org projects from inception through rollout
Experience building or leading teams that build AI-powered or data-driven products
Strong communication skills and ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives
Must reside in the US or Canada; relocation assistance will not be provided
Ideal: experience shipping production AI-powered features, AI-augmented development workflows, real-world operational data, managing senior engineers and managers-of-managers, and scaling teams through fast growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
Ongoing equity refresh opportunities tied to performance
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Above-market total compensation
Offices available for employees who prefer to work in-person
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process