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:
Telematics is Samsara’s second largest (and original) business. Our product is used by customers of all sizes and in a variety of industries throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. We help customers manage their fleet operations, with real-time tracking and data gathered from vehicles (and sensors) in the field and ingested into our cloud-based platform. Through features spanning diagnostics, routing, maintenance, fuel management, electrification and sustainability, analytics/reporting, mobile device management, compliance with ELD regulations, and extensive 3rd party integrations with our APIs, we are the comprehensive solution and platform for the world of physical operations.
In this role, you will own and evolve the Maps platform, a critical layer of Samsara’s Telematics ecosystem. This platform powers core geolocation experiences across for our customers, driving use cases for fleet management, routing, navigation, location intelligence, and more. You will also work with other Samsara product teams, such as Safety and Connected Workflows, to present a unified concept of maps and locations across Samsara. You will define and drive the roadmap for foundational geospatial capabilities used by thousands of customers in real-time.
This is a remote position located in the United States, working eastern time zone hours. This position requires travel up to 10% of the time 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:
- Own the strategy and roadmap for the Maps platform, setting a clear vision aligned with the needs of Samsara’s Telematics business and cross-functional partners.
- Collaborate with engineering and design to build performant, scalable mapping features that integrate seamlessly with other Samsara products.
- Drive platform extensibility, enabling internal teams to build on top of maps APIs, geolocation infrastructure, and spatial data layers.
- Partner with internal consumers to improve routing accuracy and efficiency, factoring in fleet-specific constraints (e.g., vehicle types, road restrictions).
- Leverage data collected by Samsara devices—including dash cams—to enrich maps with real-world attributes like construction zones, bridge heights, or temporary obstructions.
- Define key metrics and KPIs to track platform adoption, performance, and customer value.
- Serve as an evangelist for the Maps platform, ensuring clear communication and enablement across Samsara teams.
- 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) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Strong understanding of how to build for enterprise-scale.
- Strong technical understanding, with an ability to grasp technical concepts & establish credibility with engineers.
- A proven track-record of delivering outstanding results for customers & the business, managing significant complexity and bold timelines. You also have a bias-to-action and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
- Demonstrated experience defining and executing product roadmap for technical areas, and using analytics/data to measure progress toward goals and make investment choices.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and influence without authority.
- Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to customers and internal audiences, including senior executives.
- 5+ years of job experience, in relevant product, technical, and/or business roles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor to both technical and business audiences.
- BS / MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience (i.e. software engineering experience).
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience working with telematics, routing engines (e.g., OSRM, GraphHopper), GIS systems, or mapping SDKs is a strong plus.
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.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.
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.
$113,942.50—$191,500 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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