Senior Manager @ Samsara

Senior Manager

Security Engineering

Posted on 2/14/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Remote • United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Management

Communications

Requirements

You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact-helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely
You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations
You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go
You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes
You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we're all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win-together
BS/MS in information technology, computer science or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
12+ years of software development experience
8+ years of experience in application and cloud security engineering, including in management roles
Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, StateRamp, FedRamp and NIST CSF
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity
Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to drive and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams
Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed services
Proven ability to earn respect, trust and influence from people you work with and to mentor top technical talent

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive application security and risk management framework
Work closely with development teams to facilitate product security risk assessment and risk management processes
Drive best-in-class product and application security standards and frameworks
Foster a culture of secure development lifecycle, technical excellence, and engineering best practices, with respect to application security
Partner with business stakeholders across the company to deliver company-wide security initiatives
Create a vision and strategy for the organization and inspire team to innovate
Drive planning and execution for the organization
Hire, develop, and grow a diverse, inclusive, engaged, and high performing organization

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally and collect more than 40 billion minutes of video footage and 5 trillion data points annually.

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 newly 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:

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

Samsara is looking for an experienced leader to grow our Product Security organization. As a Senior Manager, Security Engineering, you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of securing our cloud, mobile and embedded software through a secure development lifecycle, including threat models, security architecture and reviews, continuous integration & deployment, and pentesting.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world’s physical operations.
You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara.

In this role, you will:

Develop and implement a comprehensive application security and risk management framework.
Work closely with development teams to facilitate product security risk assessment and risk management processes.
Drive best-in-class product and application security standards and frameworks.
Foster a culture of secure development lifecycle, technical excellence, and engineering best practices, with respect to application security.
Partner with business stakeholders across the company to deliver company-wide security initiatives.
Create a vision and strategy for the organization and inspire team to innovate
Drive planning and execution for the organization.
Hire, develop, and grow a diverse, inclusive, engaged, and high performing organization

Minimum requirements for the role:

BS/MS in information technology, computer science or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
12+ years of software development experience
8+ years of experience in application and cloud security engineering, including in management roles
Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, StateRamp, FedRamp and NIST CSF
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity
Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to drive and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams
Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed services
Proven ability to earn respect, trust and influence from people you work with and to mentor top technical talent

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver total compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock units (RSUs). RSUs are awarded at hire and may be refreshed annually. Additionally, as a pay-for-performance company, there are additional RSU grant awards for top performers 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.

$178,112—$278,300 USD

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.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Benefits

Full time employees receive an above market 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.

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.

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

IoT platform

Company Overview

Samsara’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations that power the global economy. The company is building a connected operations platform for tracking fleets of vehicles and other equipment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families with premiums 100% covered
Mental health and wellness support
Family planning resources and parental leave policy
Quarterly reimbursement account you can use for wellness, family care, professional or personal development expenses
Flexible PTO and family leave
401k with up to 4% matching
Bi-annual company events

Company Core Values

Focus on customer success
Build for the long term
Adopt a growth mindset
Be inclusive
Win as a team