Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile Platform

Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile Platform

Remote – US

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.

Samsara’s Mission

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.

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. The role reports to the VP, Engineering and supports 13‑14 engineers.

Location

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

2. Product Delivery Excellence

• 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)
• 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

4. Operational & Execution Excellence

• Build time; CI stability; Crash‑free rate; App startup latency; Feature cycle time
• 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

2. Organizational Impact

• 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
• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform / React Native / Compose Multiplatform
• Experience with AI‑assisted development workflows
• Experience working in IoT or real‑time systems

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

$154,700 — $260,000 USD

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

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