<div>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.</div>About the role: Samsara is looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Application Security program. This role will oversee the Application Security, Vulnerability Management, and Security Assessment teams—core functions that protect our customers and the integrity of Samsara’s platform. Together, these teams ensure secure-by-default development, proactive vulnerability reduction, and resilient defenses across cloud infrastructure, firmware, and corporate applications. This role combines technical leadership and security expertise to drive Samsara’s Application Security strategy at scale, supporting millions of connected devices and the critical data they generate. You will shape and deliver initiatives including bug bounty and responsible disclosure, threat modeling, SAST/SCA pipelines, and vulnerability management programs. As a manager, you’ll guide a globally distributed team of engineers, mentor and grow technical leaders, and own the systems that underpin our secure development lifecycle. You will partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to embed security early in the design process and ensure smooth developer workflows. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of engineering excellence, security, and customer trust. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada. You should apply if: <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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 worlds physical operations.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> In this role, you will:  <ul> <li>Manage and grow the Application Security, Vulnerability Management, and Security Assessment teams.</li> <li>Define and deliver Samsara’s application security strategy, ensuring secure-by-default practices across cloud and firmware environments.</li> <li>Serve as a technical leader, particularly in Go security practices, while empowering engineering teams with scalable and efficient controls.</li> <li>Partner with Product and Engineering to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.</li> <li>Drive execution of key initiatives: * Bug bounty and responsible disclosure programs. * Threat modeling for critical features and infrastructure. * SAST/SCA pipelines and developer tooling for secure code. * Vulnerability management workflows and remediation programs. * Security reviews of product infrastructure, internal systems, and corporate applications. </li> </ul> Minimum requirements for the role: <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 3+ years as a direct people manager leading engineering or security teams. </li> <li>Strong track record of building and scaling Application Security programs in SaaS environments.</li> <li>Deep technical expertise (highly proficient) in Go and modern application stacks.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Semgrep, CodeQL, Snyk) and CI/CD integrations.</li> <li>Demonstrated success leading vulnerability management programs from detection through remediation.</li> <li>Proven ability to run and act on threat modeling exercises.</li> <li>The ability to mentor senior engineers and grow future technical leaders.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at senior leadership levels.</li> </ul> An ideal candidate also has: <ul> <li>Experience with firmware or embedded security in addition to SaaS.</li> <li>Background in running external-facing security programs (bug bounty, responsible disclosure, customer security reviews).</li> <li>Experience navigating compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, ISO, SOC2, etc.).</li> <li>A track record of engaging with the broader security community through talks, publications, or open-source contributions.</li> </ul><div><div><div>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.</div><div>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.</div><div>$170,400—$234,300 CAD</div></div></div><div>At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure 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, and much, much more. Take a look at our <a href="https://www.samsara.com/company/careers/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> site to learn more. Accommodations  Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email <a href="mailto:accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com">accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com</a> or <a href="https://forms.gle/DrM6DFQUiSgfPtCVA">click here</a> if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. 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. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our <a href="https://samsara.com/blog/avoiding-fake-job-offers">blog post here</a>.</div>

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