Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile Platform

About the role:We are looking for a Mobile Engineering Manager to lead two high-impact mobile pods:Mobile Platform – Owns cross-platform strategy, build systems, CI/CD, performance optimization, reliability, observability, and architectural evolution.Mobile Product – Owns end-customer feature development (e.g., messaging, workflows, dashboards) with high product velocity and quality.This leader will balance long-term architectural rigor with near-term product delivery, ensuring Samsara's mobile apps are scalable & performant while providing intuitive & delightful experiences for customers operating in the physical world.This role requires strong technical judgment, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to build a culture of engineering excellence. This role reports to the VP, Engineering and supports 13-14 engineersThis is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US or Canada.In this role, you will own:1. Mobile Platform StrategyDefine and evolve cross-platform strategy (Native vs React Native vs Compose/KMP)Improve build systems, CI times, and developer productivityEstablish performance SLOs (launch time, page load, memory, crash-free sessions)Drive architectural simplification and reduce tech fragmentationIntroduce AI-assisted SDLC tooling where impactfulEnsure mobile scalability for IoT-heavy, real-time use cases2. Product Delivery ExcellenceLead customer-facing feature development (e.g., messaging, fleet workflows)Partner closely with Product & Design to deliver high-quality mobile experiencesBalance feature velocity with platform healthDrive disciplined engineering practices (PR reviews, testing, observability)3. Team Leadership & Talent DevelopmentManage ~13-14 engineers across 2 podsHire and retain high-performing mobile engineersDevelop senior ICs and future tech leadsBuild a culture of ownership, accountability, and technical rigorCoach engineers to improve system design and execution skills4. Operational & Execution ExcellenceEstablish measurable KPIs:Build time; CI stability; Crash-free rate; App startup latency; Feature cycle timeEnsure predictable sprint deliveryImprove incident response and reliability practicesMaintain high engineering quality standards5. This is not just a people manager. This is a technical EM who:Can debate architecture credibly with Staff engineersKnows when to invest in platform vs productHas led large migrations or platform rebuildsUnderstands both developer experience and customer experience deeplyMinimum requirements for the role:1. Technical Leadership8+ years of experience in mobile engineering (Android/iOS)3+ years of engineering management experienceDeep experience in at least one native stack (Android or iOS)Strong understanding of cross-platform tradeoffsExperience improving performance (memory, startup, network, UI responsiveness)Familiarity with modern mobile CI/CD systems2. Organizational ImpactProven track record leading platform modernization initiativesAbility to influence cross-functional stakeholdersExperience managing multi-team technical migrationsStrong written communication (RFCs, technical strategy docs)3. Leadership TraitsHigh technical barStrong ownership mindsetBias toward data-driven decisionsComfortable navigating ambiguityBalances long-term architecture with short-term deliveryMentors engineers to raise collective capabilityAn ideal candidate:Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform / React Native / Compose MultiplatformExperience with AI-assisted development workflowsExperience working in IoT or real-time systems