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 R&D Enablement team is responsible for helping Samsara Engineering, Product Management, Design, and Strategy organizations move quickly and navigate change as we sustain rapid growth. As Director of R&D Enablement, you will play a critical role in ensuring that we are able to both operate at scale, and maintain the entrepreneurial spirit that is core to the Samsara culture. You will touch all parts of the employee lifecycle, helping us recruit new talent efficiently, maintain a high hiring bar, ramp up new hires quickly, and sustain a culture of continuous learning and innovation. The Enablement organization is central to our ability to achieve our ambitious goals.
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States.
In this role, you will:
Lead the R&D Enablement team, helping the organization hire efficiently, onboard new talent quickly, and facilitate a culture of continuing education
Develop programs and curriculum focused on software engineer on-boarding
Establish a culture of continuous learning
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
Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
Minimum requirements for the role:
10+ years of experience managing Enablement, Program Management, or Project Management teams
A bachelor’s degree at a minimum; a master’s degree is preferred
An ideal candidate also has:
A proven track record of delivering large initiatives, at scale, at multinational tech companies
A high bias for action and an eagerness to move quickly to deliver results
Experience developing onboarding programs for software engineers
An entrepreneurial spirit that drives them to innovate on behalf of their customers
High data orientation and a healthy obsession with measuring the impact of their team’s output
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
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 positioning.
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.
$132,440—$236,500 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. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring 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 accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com 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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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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