Full-Time
Product Manager
Posted on 11/27/2024
FarmWise
11-50 employees
Automated weeding machines for farms
Compensation Overview
$140k - $180k/yr
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Hybrid
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- Strong experience in a dynamic product management and/or program management role that included both hardware and software and preferable Machine Learning
- 3+ years product management or related industry experience
- Demonstrated experience using planning tools such as Jira or Clickup to track and drive the development of complex technical features
- Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle
- High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Own the end to end success of new features and functionality for the Vulcan robotic weeding implement. This includes the discovery, planning, testing, go to market and on-going support of these features.
- Work closely with our partners and customers gathering feedback to establish a product roadmap that is aligned with FarmWise business goals.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Support and Operations teams to deeply understand how customers are using the product to triage, root cause and drive resolution of any customer facing issues.
- Distill input from various sources into a cohesive story that bridges the gap between our current reality and FarmWise’s future goals.
FarmWise builds and sells Vulcan, an automated weeding machine for farms. The system uses computer vision and machine learning to identify weeds and perform precise weeding, reducing manual labor. Vulcan integrates with standard tractors and comes in two configurations: a single-bed and a triple-bed machine that can handle 1 to 8 crop lines per bed. Operation relies on a fully open architecture and remote live performance monitoring, with a team of mobile mechanics for on-site support and software updates that include improved crop models. Revenue comes from selling the machines plus ongoing maintenance and remote monitoring services. FarmWise differentiates itself with its open, tractor-compatible platform, real-time remote support, and continuous software updates, aiming to provide a cost-effective, efficient weeding solution for farmers. The goal is to help farmers manage crops more efficiently, cut labor costs, and maintain high weed control through scalable automation.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$75.2M
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Taylor Farms acquisition bolsters ag-tech strategy with Vulcan integration.
- $10 million convertible debt raised May 1, 2024, funds operations.
- New Vulcan models launch early 2025 for John Deere tractors.
What critics are saying
- Taylor Farms subordinates FarmWise innovation to corporate priorities.
- Chronic cash burn caused pre-acquisition wind-down by April 1.
- Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder captures contracts with higher speeds.
What makes FarmWise unique
- Vulcan uses AI and computer vision for sub-inch precision intra-row weeding.
- Modular architecture enables over-the-air updates and self-calibration.
- Covers up to 3 acres per hour across 20+ vegetable crops.
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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
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -9%2 year growth
↑ 5%Taylor Farms acquires FarmWise to strengthen ag-tech strategy.
Best known for its Vulcan next-generation, intra-row weeder and precision cultivator, FarmWise announced plans last month to “wind down” operations by April 1 due to lack of funding.
Taylor Farms acquires FarmWise to drive future of agriculture.
FarmWise partners with RDO Equipment Co. to expand precision weeding solutions in the Southwest.
The farm robotics sector has shown some resilience in 2024 and continues to bring innovative products to market, despite the challenging year for fundraising. In the first half of 2024, the AgFunder-defined Farm Robotics, Mechanization, and Equipment category has raised nearly $399 million, a 21.1 % decline from $505.5 million in H1 2023. [Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company is AgFunder.]. However, this drop needs to be considered in the context of a general investment contraction that has characterized the last 18 months. Overall agrifoodtech investment was also down in H1 2024: 12.5% compared to H1 2023. The drop in funding to the robotics sector is more or less in line with general trends