[Remote] Principal Product Engineer at FarmWise

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food & Agriculture, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Experience as an engineering role in scaling a startup from seed to Series B
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to collaborate with PMs or business stakeholders to shape plans
Independent problem solver willing to get involved in PM or design to keep things moving
T-shaped Engineer with deep expertise in one area and comfortable working across the entire stack
Technical leadership skills, including mentoring and setting engineering standards

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to identify where AI can deliver user value
Drive the long-term technical direction for AI-enabled features
Define technical specs and target dates for features
Define architectural patterns for the platform, ensuring scalability and reliability
Provide technical leadership across teams, set engineering standards, and mentor others
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify goals and drive product development
Contribute across the entire stack, from front-end to back-end, databases, and deployment
Engage in code reviews and design discussions to raise team standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIMachine LearningData InfrastructureSoftware DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this Principal Product Engineer role?

Required experience includes playing an engineering role in scaling a startup from seed to Series B, comfort with ambiguity, independent problem-solving, being a T-shaped engineer with deep expertise in one area like backends or databases, and technical leadership in leading small teams and mentoring.

What is the company culture like at FarmRaise?

FarmRaise has a lean team with minimal budget that moves fast, does more with less, and is motivated by driving meaningful outcomes in sustainable agriculture; the team includes farmers, farmers’ kids, and technologists passionate about a profitable, sustainable future.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates are obsessed with building AI-driven products that make a real-world difference, have scaled startups from seed to Series B, thrive with messy real-world data, handle ambiguity independently, are T-shaped engineers comfortable across the stack, and enjoy technical leadership.

FarmWise

Automated weeding solutions for farmers

About FarmWise

FarmWise provides solutions for modern farming challenges through its automated weeding machine called Vulcan. This machine utilizes computer vision and machine learning to perform precise weeding tasks, which helps increase efficiency and reduce the need for manual labor. FarmWise targets farmers seeking cost-effective crop management methods and offers two models of the Vulcan machine, capable of handling multiple crop lines. Revenue is generated from machine sales and ongoing support services, including remote monitoring and maintenance. The technology is compatible with standard tractors and features an open architecture for operator visibility. FarmWise aims to enhance farming operations with its advanced technology and dedicated support.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$67.8MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Unlimited/flexible PTO

9 company-wide holidays

Health Benefits & HSA options

401(k) with Company Match

Company-provided lunches several times a week

Risks

Decreased investment in farm robotics sector may limit future funding opportunities.

Complexity of specialty crop farming in California may hinder Vulcan's adoption.

High automation costs may restrict FarmWise's market to larger farms with capital.

Differentiation

FarmWise's Vulcan uses advanced computer vision for precise weeding, reducing manual labor.

The company offers a unique training and support program for its mechanical weeding implements.

FarmWise's open architecture ensures compatibility with industry-standard tractors, enhancing usability.

Upsides

Partnership with RDO Equipment Co. expands market reach in the Southwest region.

Recent $10 million funding round provides resources for development and expansion.

70% of specialty crop growers investing in automation indicates a growing market for FarmWise.

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