Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend

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Agtonomy

Agtonomy

11-50 employees

Autonomous AI solution for efficient farming

Food & Agriculture
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$160k - $190kAnnually

Senior

San Bruno, CA, USA

Hybrid position requires in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Airflow
MySQL
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Docker
CloudFormation
AWS
Requirements
  • Solid experience as a full-stack or backend developer, showcasing a deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
  • 6+ years of experience building scalable web services.
  • Experience with Node.js, Serverless services (Lambda, Aurora, Fargate, API Gateway, etc.), MySQL/DynamoDB, Containerization (Docker, Fargate, EKS, etc.) and CloudFormation.
  • Experience with building data pipelines & workflow automations using Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or similar.
  • A desire to learn new technologies and expand your scope as needed in a fast moving startup environment.
  • Expertise in AWS services and understanding of best practices for various service needs.
  • Experience with gRPC and Protobuf.
  • Experience building and shipping highly available and scalable APIs.
  • Experience as a tech lead in a fast moving team building backend services.
Responsibilities
  • Design & develop APIs to support new features and functionality for end user applications & vehicles.
  • Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code that follows industry best practices.
  • Writing tests for the features you build to ensure correct functionality.
  • Collaborate with Product, UX, and other engineering teams to develop systems as our needs grow and evolve.
  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices for development and testing.
  • Write RFCs for new product features to drive the development process.
  • Take ownership of projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

Agtonomy focuses on improving farming through technology with its product, TeleFarmer. This product is an autonomous device that helps farmers perform various labor-intensive tasks, even in difficult terrains, which lessens their physical workload. The TeleFarmer is paired with an app that enables farmers to plan tasks, assign them, monitor progress, and review performance reports easily. Unlike many competitors, Agtonomy emphasizes user-friendliness and accessibility, making it easier for farmers to manage their fields efficiently. The company's goal is to enhance farming productivity and profitability while reducing the burden on farmers.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$53.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The addition of industry veteran Jorge Heraud to the board strengthens Agtonomy's leadership and strategic direction.
  • Agtonomy's recent $22.5M Series A funding round, led by prominent investors, provides significant capital for growth and innovation.
  • The launch of the Smart Farm Task Ecosystem positions Agtonomy at the forefront of agricultural robotics, offering a scalable and integrated solution for modern farming.

What critics are saying

  • The agricultural technology sector is highly competitive, with major players potentially overshadowing Agtonomy's market presence.
  • Dependence on partnerships for hardware solutions could pose risks if these relationships falter or if partners develop competing technologies.

What makes Agtonomy unique

  • Agtonomy's TeleFarmer integrates both autonomous hardware and AI-driven software, offering a comprehensive solution unlike competitors who focus on either aspect.
  • The Smart Farm Task Ecosystem uniquely connects self-driving tractors with farm tools, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in ways that standalone solutions cannot.
  • Strategic partnerships with established equipment manufacturers like Doosan Bobcat and OnTarget provide Agtonomy with a robust ecosystem and credibility in the market.

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