Senior Product Manager - Safety
Samsara
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.
Recent awards we’ve won include:
Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2024
Best Places to Work by Built In 2024
Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023
Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023
Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023
We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey.
About the role:
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to help us take one of our largest and fastest growing businesses - Video-based Safety - to the next level.
Join our Safety Event Detection team and be a key driver in advancing our AI-enabled dash camera's innovative safety features. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our dedicated teams in Engineering and Design, as well as work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Your mission will be to spearhead AI-based product execution with a sharp, entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative spirit, propelling the next wave of growth for our video-based safety product.
Our team is at the forefront of utilizing artificial intelligence and diagnostic data to meet our customers' safety needs. In your role, you'll be responsible for designing and launching advanced computer-vision solutions, directly contributing to the safety of our customers' drivers. The features you develop and launch will not only be innovative but will also have a significant, tangible impact on improving people's safety.
Our ambitions for this product are high, and we're already making significant progress with our amazing team. Now, we're excited to invite you to join us!
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, innovative 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.
Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara.
In this role, you will:
- Work with our talented engineering teams to launch new software features, and help drive a fast-growing, at-scale business with $1 Billion+ in ARR.
- Partner with customers and shape our long-term Safety roadmap, building the foundation for future business growth.
- Collaborate closely with customers to deeply understand their business, their product feedback and inform feature prioritization.
- Utilize data and insights to improve our customer experience and identify new product opportunities.
- Partner with our Sales team to help close strategic customer accounts as needed .
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural values (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:
- 7+ years in a product management role, with a deep understanding of how to operate & deliver as a team
- Experience working on products that leverage AI/ML/CV
- Strong technical background, ability to grasp technical concepts, and establish credibility with engineers
- Strong understanding of how to build for enterprise-scale
- Bias-to-action and hands-on experience delivering business results. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty writing a spec or jumping on a customer call, but can also mentor others to do the same.
- Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting to various audiences, from frontline workers to senior executives.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high quality product experiences on tight timelines and in line with our business aspirations.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field; an MBA is a plus
- Deep experience creating and growing products leveraging video data
- Product management experience in the IoT space and/or on products with a vertically integrated hardware+software stack
- Familiarity with B2B SaaS products and working with B2B sales teams
- Entrepreneurial experience
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.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. 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
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company.
Please note: Samsara does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Samsara employees.