[Remote] Principal Product Engineer at FarmWise

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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

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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