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Senior Manager, Quality Engineering

Samsara
Location
Remote - CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Platform
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of relevant software engineering, developer infrastructure, test engineering, or quality engineering experience
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including experience managing other managers
  • A track record of building and scaling shared test infrastructure, automation frameworks, developer platforms, or quality systems
  • Deep knowledge of modern testing strategies across various systems
  • Demonstrated success using metrics to reduce escaped regressions and improve release confidence
  • Strong technical depth to guide architecture and evaluate implementation quality
What the job really is

The Senior Manager, Quality Engineering at Samsara will lead a team focused on enhancing test infrastructure and quality assurance for their Connected Operations Cloud. This role involves defining quality strategies, building scalable testing frameworks, and ensuring high-quality product delivery through effective automation and testing practices. The manager will also work closely with engineering teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle and improve customer trust in the product.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary range of $162,400 to $290,000 USD
  • Eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
  • Performance-based bonus/variable pay
  • Equity opportunities in a high-growth public company
  • Flexible, employee-led remote model
  • Professional development stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of required technologies like Golang, AWS, or Terraform experience, though they are part of the stack
  • The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates
  • The position is remote but may require proximity to an office for collaboration in certain cases
Job score3.6/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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