Lead the technical direction and architecture of Samsara’s Cloud Governance Platform, spanning cloud IAM, security controls, compliance enforcement, and software supply-chain security.
Define and own the roadmap and long-term vision for governance and security platforms across AWS and GCP.
Drive compliance through engineering, translating regulatory frameworks into automated, continuously enforced controls.
Own software supply-chain security initiatives, including SAST, DAST, and secure CI/CD patterns.
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Product Engineering to solve complex, cross-functional risk and governance challenges.
Mentor engineers across teams and contribute to a strong engineering culture through technical guidance and example.
Communicate architectural decisions, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the organization scales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of software engineering experience, with significant experience building and operating cloud platforms at scale
Deep hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM systems, threat models, and mitigations
Proven track record of leading large technical initiatives with cross-team impact
Experience designing and operating highly reliable, scalable distributed systems
Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority.

Benefits

Flexible working model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Performance-based bonus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud IAMsecurity controlscompliance enforcementsoftware supply-chain securitySASTDASTCI/CDcloud infrastructuredistributed systemsregulatory frameworks

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationinfluence without authoritycross-functional collaborationtechnical guidanceproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational culture

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeComputer ScienceEngineering