Manager, Software Engineering - Web Platform

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Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years leading web development teams.
• Strong knowledge of web architecture patterns with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Deep experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of CSS, including component libraries (e.g., Material UI) to deliver consistent and scalable design systems
• Proficient in using GraphQL for efficient data fetching and API design, with a working knowledge of integrating GraphQL in mobile and web environments.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and monitoring tools to ensure high-quality releases.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the web engineering strategy aligned with Samsara's product roadmap, delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers across multiple locations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Work closely with Product, UX/UI Design, and AI teams to develop features, define requirements, and optimize user experiences on our Web platform.
• Guide the team in architecting scalable and maintainable solutions, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in web development.
• Ensure the web applications meet high standards of reliability, performance, and security, employing automated testing and monitoring systems.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, using Agile methodologies to ensure timely and efficient delivery of product releases.
• Champion new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the capabilities of the web development 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.
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.