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, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. 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:
The Samsara AI team builds end-to-end machine learning, language, computer vision, and sensing solutions for our customers, as well as core ML infrastructure for Samsara. As the PM for Samsara’s AI Assistant, you’ll work closely with some of the industry’s leading machine learning scientists and engineers to launch and scale a strategic new product, pushing the boundaries of state-of-the-art AI.
We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on, entrepreneurial Product Manager who can take a new product from 0-to-1. The role will be fast-paced and highly cross-functional — one day you might be wearing a hard hat visiting a customer at a construction site, and the next you’ll be whiteboarding a new UX flow with the design and engineering teams.
You’ll report directly to Samsara’s VP of Product for Platform and work closely with Samsara’s head of AI & Data. You’ll also partner with colleagues across Samsara’s Product & Design organization, as well as cross-functionally with our Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams.
While this is a senior role, and we expect this team to be an area of rapid growth, you won’t initially manage a team and should anticipate serving as an individual contributor for the first 12+ months.
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-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role you will:
- Create and drive a compelling product vision from prototype to product launch, working with our Design & Engineering teams to bring it to life, defining success criteria & stage-gates, and ensuring on-time delivery to customers.
- Define product requirements for user-facing capabilities and serve as the ‘voice of the customer’ in trade-off discussions & decision-making forums. Obsess over the end-to-end customer journey to create experiences that delight our customers.
- Guide the product through Beta, Early Access, and GA stages, setting clear success criteria and stage-gates for each leg of the journey, ultimately preparing the product for market success and the high bar we have for our customers.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles — Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 5-10+ years in a software product management role, with at least some experience in an ‘entrepreneurial’ product role building a new product or service offering from scratch.
- Bias-to-action and a history of delivering outstanding results for customers & the business on tight timelines. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty writing product specs and jumping on calls to support the sales team.
- Proven track-record of setting product vision & roadmaps, and delivering products that delight customers.
- A keen eye for design and strong sense of what makes for a delightful user experience.
- Experience leading AI products and an understanding of the AI product development process, as well as experience partnering closely with scientists and engineers on new AI capabilities.
- Deep technical understanding, with an ability to grasp technical concepts & establish credibility with engineers.
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to make data-driven conclusions and set quantifiable goals for the team to drive towards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to customers, internal audiences, executives, etc. Should also feel very comfortable writing clear and concise strategy documents that will be reviewed at all levels of the organization.
- Experience hiring, developing, and leading people as a direct manager.
- BS/MS degree in computer science or related technical field.
An ideal candidate also has:
- A love for learning & tinkering — you spend your free time trying out the latest generative models and learning about how they work.
- Deep experience leading AI product initiatives.
- History of working on successful B2B products & working directly with enterprise customers.
- MBA from a top business school
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.
$154,000—$275,000 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.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, 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 [email protected] 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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