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Join Samara as we tackle California’s housing shortage and enable people to attain sustainable housing without compromising design or quality. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed for homeowners and real estate developers. As we scale our manufacturing operations, expand development initiatives, and mature our financial infrastructure, we are at a pivotal moment-redefining homeownership through high-quality, attainable infill housing. Backed by top-tier investors including Airbnb, Thrive Capital, and 8VC, Samara is positioned for significant growth and market impact.\nTo support our next phase of growth, we are hiring a Corporate Accounting Manager to help build and scale a strong accounting foundation. 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