Summary
Location
San Francisco
Salary
$123k - $220k
Type
full-time
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About this role
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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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.
About the role
This role owns how Samsara consistently hires top software engineering talent at startup speed and with a high pace of innovation. As Head of Software Engineering Recruiting, your job is to build a function that delivers exceptional hires today and gets stronger over time. We care about quality, and we build systems that continuously produce better results: clearer profiles, stronger signals, better candidate experience, and better decisions.You will lead a small, senior team of full-cycle recruiters and partner closely with three VP+ engineering leaders. Together, you will define what “great” looks like, earn trust through a deep business context, and run a recruiting engine that is rigorous, nimble, and built to last.
This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in our San Francisco office.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a team that holds a clear bar for senior engineering talent, with tight alignment across recruiters and hiring leaders.
- Build deep recruiter context so the team can represent the work credibly: product demos, tech direction, and the customer problems we solve.
- Raise hiring quality by improving signal-to-noise at each step: sharper role definition, stronger screens, and more consistent interview evaluation.
- Partner closely with three VP+ engineering leaders to build the teams they need, staying responsive as priorities shift.
- Work with People Partners and engineering leaders to learn from great hires and mis-hires, then update profiles, assessment, and closing approaches based on what we learn.
- Design a research-centric approach to hiring: talent mapping, deliberate outreach, and long-term relationship building.
- Define and implement best-in-class tools for sourcing and relationship management, and build team skill in using them well.
- Strengthen our talent brand and attraction strategy through the channels and communities that matter for senior engineers, backed by disciplined CRM and nurture.
- Model Samsara’s values: Embed inclusivity, long-term vision, and teamwork into all aspects of hiring and leadership.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 10+ years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, with deep focus on senior software engineering roles.
- 4+ years leading and developing recruiting teams.
- Demonstrated success hiring exceptional engineers in complex, fast-moving environments.
- Proven ability to influence VP+ engineering leaders through credibility, insight, and preparation
- Strong bar-setting and coaching skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Experience building research-driven hiring strategies, long-term talent pipelines, and disciplined relationship management.
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.
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 Benefits 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 [email protected] or click here 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 blog post here.
Other facts
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
What you'll do
- The role involves leading a team to consistently hire top software engineering talent and improving the hiring process over time. This includes defining hiring quality, partnering with engineering leaders, and designing a research-centric approach to recruitment.
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