Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile Platform

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. This role reports to the VP, Engineering and supports 13-14 engineers

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

• Lead customer-facing feature development (e.g., messaging, fleet workflows)
• 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)

3. Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Manage ~13-14 engineers across 2 pods
• 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

• Establish measurable KPIs:
• Build time; CI stability; Crash-free rate; App startup latency; Feature cycle time
• Ensure predictable sprint delivery
• 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)

3. Leadership Traits

• 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

An ideal candidate

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

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. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary$154,700—$260,000 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

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.

Belonging at Samsara

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