Full-Time
Lead Web Developer
Full stack
Mavrx
Aerial imagery and crop analytics platform
No salary listed
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
 Software Engineering (1) |
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- Solid knowledge of Python and the Django, Django REST framework, and Fabric frameworks.
- A strong grasp of scalability, systems engineering, design patterns, and algorithms.
- Mastery of relational databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL, for high-performance environments.
- Strong experience with JavaScript, including jQuery, Backbone, and RequireJS, plus familiarity with CSS and HTML.
- Experience with cloud-based AWS infrastructure.
- Ability to define and implement software development best practices, including test-driven development.
- A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, or strong computer science fundamentals including Java or C++.
- Work closely with product and design teams to understand customer needs, develop solutions, prototype, iterate, and launch frequently.
- Own the systems and applications built by architecting, testing, and refining the Mavrx platform.
- Address a wide variety of technical problems throughout the stack and contribute daily to all parts of the codebase.
- Develop APIs to support ongoing product development and integrations with third parties.
- Analyze and optimize code for efficiency and performance.
- Experience with NoSQL solutions such as MongoDB, CouchDB, and Cassandra.
Mavrx provides agritech imagery and analytics for farming. It collects data from piloted aircraft, satellites, and UAVs to produce ultra-high-resolution imagery and crop-and-soil analyses. Images and insights are delivered via web and mobile apps within 24 to 72 hours after a flight, with satellite tools later offered for free to grow its user base. Its assets were acquired by Taranis, combining UHR imagery with broader precision-agriculture services, and the goal is to help farmers increase yields and lower costs through data-driven decisions.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$12.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Taranis still references Mavrx UHR imagery on its 2026-updated newsroom page.
- Mavrx's aircraft-based imagery remains valuable for weed, disease, and nutrient detection.
- The Mavrx acquisition expanded Taranis's U.S. footprint and acreage coverage immediately.
What critics are saying
- Mavrx no longer operates independently; Taranis absorbed its sales and operations in 2018.
- Mavrx.co only shows a generic 2026 signup page, signaling brand dormancy.
- Any Mavrx talent or product edge depends entirely on Taranis's broader agricultural platform.
What makes Mavrx unique
- Mavrx built 8 cm-per-pixel aerial imagery before Taranis bought it in 2018.
- Taranis said Mavrx added 60 planes across 30 U.S. states.
- Mavrx's UHR imagery gave field-level scouting detail satellites missed.
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