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What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Drive the Safety AI Platform Architecture
• Own the technical direction for Samsara's on-device and cloud safety AI systems — making architectural decisions about what runs on constrained edge hardware…
• Lead the transition from individual model deployments to a coherent, system-level platform — one that fuses camera, IMU, GPS, and vehicle telemetry data to d…
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI capabilities (e.g. VLMs, foundation models, multi-task architectures) and determine when they are ready to move from resea…
• Ship Safety AI Features with Measurable Customer Impact
• Partner with product and full-stack teams to define, scope, and ship safety features that reduce accident rates, improve driver coaching outcomes, and delive…
• Lead experiment design, offline/online evaluation, and go/no-go decisions for new ML-powered features — grounding every launch in real safety metrics, not ju…
• Own the full model lifecycle: data curation, training, evaluation (shadow and online experiments), deployment, monitoring, and iteration on a continuous impr…
• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
• Lead and grow a team of applied scientists and engineers across CV, sensor fusion, edge ML, maintaining a culture of high technical standards and strong deli…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “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, includi…” · “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 lig…” · “You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “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 cu…” · “You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration.” · “Partner with product and full-stack teams to define, scope, and ship safety features that reduce accident rates, improve driver coaching outcomes, and delive…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “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.” · “The Safety AI team builds end-to-end computer vision and machine learning for Samsara’s AI dash cameras – delivering real-time driver safety insights and in-…” · “You’ll own the model lifecycle across edge and cloud – data curation, training, evaluation (including shadow/online experiments), deployment, monitoring, and…”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Partner with product and full-stack teams to define, scope, and ship safety features that reduce accident rates, improve driver coaching outcomes, and delive…” · “Hire, coach, and develop senior ICs and early-career talent;” · “create growth paths across both technical and leadership tracks.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “You’ll partner closely with firmware, full-stack, and Platform teams to ship reliable, low-latency features, grounding detections in the “rules of the road” …” · “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 cu…”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to h…” · “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 c…” · “This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to h…” · “The Safety AI team builds end-to-end computer vision and machine learning for Samsara’s AI dash cameras – delivering real-time driver safety insights and in-…” · “Manager of Machine Learning, you will lead teams that fuse on-device computer vision with IMU, GPS, and vehicle diagnostic data to detect, interpret, and sur…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “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.” · “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 …” · “Demonstrated ability to navigate science-engineering tension: you know when to hold the platform line and when to adapt for research velocity, and you can co…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.” · “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, includi…” · “The Safety AI team builds end-to-end computer vision and machine learning for Samsara’s AI dash cameras – delivering real-time driver safety insights and in-…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Manager of Machine Learning, you will lead teams that fuse on-device computer vision with IMU, GPS, and vehicle diagnostic data to detect, interpret, and sur…” · “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 bac…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Demonstrated ability to navigate science-engineering tension: you know when to hold the platform line and when to adapt for research velocity, and you can co…” · “Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, …”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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