In this role, you will :
- Team Leadership & Development :
- Build, lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing Post-Sales Systems Engineering team in Bengaluru.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and excellence, embedding Samsaras cultural principles within the India-based engineering team.
- Oversee resource allocation, performance management, and professional development for your engineering team.
- Post-Sales Systems Strategy & Technical Execution :
- Contribute to defining and executing the technical strategy for Post-Sales systems (e.g., Customer Support, Success, Experience platforms), collaborating with leadership to align with global business objectives and the customer journey.
- Support the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust and scalable solutions for post-sales functions by working closely with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and business partners.
- Drive the evolution and optimization of our customer-facing post-sales systems, ensuring they meet the needs of a rapidly growing business.
- Engineering & Operational Excellence :
- Establish, govern, and continuously enhance engineering best practices, coding standards, development lifecycles, and system performance for the Post-Sales Systems Engineering team.
- Oversee critical operational processes including incident management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), problem resolution, and release management for post-sales systems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :
- Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across technology and business to define requirements, deliver impactful technology solutions, and ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives and foster a shared vision for post-sales systems by leveraging strong influencing and communication skills.
- System & Vendor Management :
- Oversee the technical aspects of vendor relationships for post-sales technologies, ensuring top-notch tools and services.
- Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for post-sales systems and engineering team delivery.
- Ensure all post-sales systems and engineering practices adhere to industry standards, legal requirements, and security best practices.
- Contribute to budget planning and management for post-sales systems engineering initiatives.
- 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 and across new offices.
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.
Minimum requirements for the role :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Masters degree is a plus.Overall 10+ years and 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership or management roles, preferably with a focus on developing and supporting Post-Sales systems (e.g., Customer Support platforms like Salesforce Service Cloud, Zendesk; Customer Success platforms like Gainsight; and related CRM functionalities for post-sales operations).Proven experience in building, scaling, and managing engineering teams, preferably with experience establishing teams in India.Strong technical background with hands-on experience in systems design, software development, integrations, and database technologies relevant to enterprise business systems.3+ years of technical expertise with a Service CRM, particularly Salesforce Service Cloud, Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms, integration technologies (e.g., Workato, Zapier, APIs, middleware), and relevant coding languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Apex).Experience in managing operations for business-critical systems, driving system stability, and promoting operational excellence through engineering solutions.Deep business acumen, exceptional strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements from post-sales functions into scalable technical solutions.Advanced influencing, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a strong executive presence and proven experience working effectively with global cross-functional teams.A strong customer-centric mindset, with a passion for delivering value and an excellent customer experience through technology.Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and modern software development practicesSkills Required
Salesforce, zendesk, Workato, Javascript, APEX