Senior Manager, Recruiting

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

At Samsara, we hire people who are passionate about building for the long term—and we’re looking for a

Senior Technical Recruiting Manager

to do just that by leading and developing a team of recruiters dedicated to scaling Samsara’s R&D teams (hardware engineering, software engineering, operations). These groups shape the core of how our customers experience Samsara, and this role will be instrumental in building them with intention, rigor, and exceptionally high standards. You’ll foster a culture of sourcing, strengthen recruiter judgment, and act as a trusted consultant to senior leaders. You’ll champion quality over speed, drive adoption of new recruiting tools and AI solutions from our programs team, and ensure every hire raises the bar. If you're energized by developing recruiting talent, building long-term pipelines, and influencing Samsara’s next chapter of growth, we’d love to connect.

This Role Is Open To Candidates Residing In The Us

except

the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

In this role, you will:

Build A Culture Of Sourcing

Ensure your team proactively identifies and engages top technical talent, even ahead of demand, and develops deep pipelines for critical and niche roles.

Raise The Quality Bar

Drive disciplined recruiter judgment and calibrated assessments, ensuring every hire strengthens Samsara’s long-term talent foundation.

Lead, coach, and develop:

Invest in the growth of your team, sharpening their skills in sourcing strategy, stakeholder consultation, and candidate evaluation.

Consult With Senior Leaders

Act as a trusted advisor to VP+ stakeholders, influencing decisions with data, insights, and market expertise - and bringing away key insights to continually improve how your team partners with the business.

Champion Tools & Ai Adoption

Partner with the recruiting programs team to implement new tools—including AI-driven solutions—and ensure your team adopts them effectively to drive efficiency without compromising quality.

Improve Process Through Data

Monitor recruiter performance, pipeline health, and conversion metrics to identify improvement opportunities and remove bottlenecks.

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.

4+ years leading and developing recruiting teams.

Demonstrated success hiring for high-bar technical roles in complex, scaling environments.

Strong performance management skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.

Proven ability to shape sourcing strategies and instill a proactive talent acquisition culture.

Exceptional consultation and influencing skills with senior executives.

Comfort with adopting new recruiting tools - especially AI - and driving change management across teams.

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.

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.

$123,200

—

$198,000 USD

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

accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com

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

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