Sr. Engineering Program Manager

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: Samsara’s hardware EPM is responsible for delivering new hardware devices to the business through prototyping and qualification builds and into mass production. In this role you will partner with internal EE/PD/FW engineers, product management, operations and supply chain to develop and ship high-quality products. You will manage the day-to-day activities of our JDM partners including design, build definition and execution, validation, and reliability to ensure product goals are achieved on a timely basis. You’ll be passionate about developing high-quality products, demonstrate a high degree of process ownership and innovation, and want to have fun while we bring the world of physical operations to the cloud. This role is based in our Taipei office, and it is a hybrid position required to office as needed. This position requires travel up to 20% of the time and proximity to an international airport. Relocation will not be provided, You should apply if: You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment. You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role you will: Develop the hardware schedule and execute engineering builds, including EVT, DVT, and PVT. Ensure tight cross-functional coordination and communication between Software, Hardware, Product Management and Operations. Ensure our JDM partners have a clear understanding of the project goals and requirements. Manage JDM and other key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality devices. Leverage your experience and engineering skills to address issues during device builds and keep the program on track. Provide regular reporting of program status and issues, coordinating closely with the System EPM in the US. Stay in alignment with Operations on BOM/Build costs and material availability. Be a role model of Samsara’s cultural principles both internally and externally. Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s values and operating principles as we scale globally and across new offices. Minimum requirements for this role: 5+ years experience in hardware engineering program management ... (truncated, view full listing at source)