Head of GTM AI and Engineering
Job description
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 is looking for a Head of GTM AI and Engineering to lead the technical evolution of our Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. This leader will build, automate, and operate the systems that power Samsara’s entire go-to-market engine, and you’ll do it AI-first. You will lead a high-impact, cross-functional team of AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Product Managers dedicated to building advanced AI products, models, and automated workflows.
These internal products deliver deep insights, precise recommendations, and seamless automation to supercharge our ~1,500-person GTM organization and directly enhance the experience of several thousand global customers. This is a senior leadership role built for an AI-first world—moving beyond traditional reporting into the engineering of intelligent systems that scale a hyper-growth business.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
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.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and Scale a Multi-Disciplinary Team: Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team of AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Product Managers.
- Shape Functional AI & Strategy: Define the 3-year vision and technical roadmap for AI deployment across GTM systems, striking the optimal balance between automated AI agents and essential human judgment.
- Architect Intelligent Systems: Direct the creation of production-grade AI models, consumption forecasting engines, and automated data pipelines that eliminate manual operational bottlenecks across CRM and product telemetry layers.
- Maintain an Uncompromising Quality Bar: Set execution standards for AI-generated analysis and model outputs, building rigorous review frameworks so business executives can implicitly trust the system's data.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner at the executive level with Engineering, Product, and RevOps leaders to implement highly scalable data models, metric standards, and self-serve tooling across the enterprise.
- Foster Samsara's Culture: Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Leadership Experience: 12+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or revenue technology, with a minimum of 5+ years successfully managing other people managers (such as Engineering Managers or Directors) within a complex, high-growth technical ecosystem.
- Technical Depth: Proven hands-on background in modern AI architectures, Large Language Model (LLM) orchestration, complex data modeling, and production-level SQL/BigQuery paradigms to effectively set technical direction and audit team outputs.
- Strategic & Operational Hybrid: Demonstrated experience designing and deploying AI-powered workflows or scalable data pipelines at a company of meaningful scale.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Exceptional ability to translate deeply complex technical and data architecture into plain, actionable business context for non-technical executive stakeholders.
- Location: Must reside in the United States.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience working with usage-based or consumption revenue models linked directly to product telemetry and data pipes.
- Prior engineering oversight at a high-growth Product-Led Growth (PLG) SaaS enterprise.
- Deep familiarity with core GTM systems and tools (e.g., Salesforce architecture, Snowflake/BigQuery data lakes, and enterprise BI platforms like Looker or Tableau).
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. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
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.
Belonging at Samsara
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.
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.
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