Samsara’s Staff System EPM role is responsible for leading hardware engineering projects from product concept to mass production. In this role, you will partner with EE/PD/FW/FS engineers, product manager, and supply chain to develop and ship high-quality products. EPM works with cross-functional teams to drive the product development process and ensure product goals are achieved on a timely basis. You’ll be passionate about developing high-quality products, demonstrate a high degree of process ownership and innovation, and want to have fun while we bring the world of physical operations to the cloud.
This is a hybrid position open to candidates residing in the US who are willing to work in our San Francisco, CA office three days a week.
• Ensure tight cross-functional coordination and communication between EE, PD, Firmware, Full Stack, QA, Product Management, and Operations team.
• Identify innovative ways to reduce time to market, improve product functionality, and reduce costs.
• Plan and execute engineering xVT builds and coordinate with Supply Chain Management and New Product Introduction teams to ensure production readiness.
• Manage internal and external communications and coordinate development and design processes, including design reviews and approvals.
• Work with global engineering teams to deliver the projects that meet the defined goals within schedule and budget constraints.
• Coordinate with JDM & CM partners and suppliers to execute the product plan and ensure on-time delivery and high-quality results.
• 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.
• 8+ years of experience shipping high-volume hardware programs at scale with ODM and JDM partners overseas.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.
• Adaptive attitude to fast-evolving industry and rapid development cycles.
• Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities.
• Versed in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets.
• Familiar with JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking and project summary.
• Familiar with PLM systems for BOM and ECO management.
• Ability to travel internationally, depending on project needs.
• BS in a relevant technical field e.g. EE, ME, or CS. or equivalent experience.
• Experience in dash camera, gateway, or telematics products is a plus.
This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in our San Francisco, CA office and 3 days working remotely. This position requires travel up to 20% of the time and proximity to an international airport. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
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
$164,900
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$242,000 USD
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.