Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
System
Posted on 10/7/2025
Carbon Robotics
201-500 employees
Autonomous laser weeder for weed control
Compensation Overview
$180k - $200k/yr
Seattle, WA, USA
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- Experience as a System Software Engineer building on machine and in the cloud software with 5+ years (2+ for Mid level) of programming in C++ and Python
- Proficiency with modern Linux development environments (e.g. bash, git, docker, etc.)
- Proficiency with web services (REST/GRPC)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
- BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Partner with Engineering teams to build efficient robotic software to support our revolutionary Laser Weeding robots and future products.
- Build and troubleshoot robot system software and develop tooling to support high performance robotics algorithms.
- What you’ll build will help deliver state of the art AI performance to our robots by improving our machine learning pipelines and building associated features.
- Work with a fast pace nimble software team working on problems that have never been solved before
- Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to iterate quickly
- Experience as a System Software Engineer building on machine and in the cloud software with 5+ (2+ for Mid level) years of programming in C++ and Python.
- Proficiency with modern Linux development environments (e.g. bash, git, docker, etc.)
- Proficiency with web services (REST/GRPC)
- Experience with robotic and computer vision algorithms is beneficial
- General knowledge of observability tools (ex: Prometheus ecosystem) is a plus
Carbon Robotics creates an autonomous weeder for farms. Its main product, the Autonomous LaserWeeder, attaches to a tractor and operates without a driver to identify and eliminate weeds using computer vision and high-powered lasers, reducing the need for chemical herbicides and manual labor. The system first recognizes crops vs. weeds with its AI-powered vision, then fires lasers to kill weeds while preserving crops. This approach differentiates Carbon Robotics from traditional chemical herbicides and manual weeding by offering a precise, on-field weed control tool that can be bought or leased by large vegetable growers. The company aims to lower farmers’ costs and environmental impact, improve crop yields, and expand sustainable farming practices.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$248.4M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Surpassed $100M revenue by January 2026 with customers in 15 countries.
- Global fleet data continuously refines AI model for real-time performance gains.
- New CFO Kevan Krysler scales operations post-Europe manufacturing expansion.
What critics are saying
- John Deere's See & Spray Ultimate undercuts pricing in row crops within 6-12 months.
- Verdant Robotics deploys 100+ cheaper units in California by Q1 2026.
- NVIDIA's open-source models let rivals copy LPM edge in 3-6 months.
What makes Carbon Robotics unique
- LaserWeeder uses AI and lasers for chemical-free, no-till weed control in specialty crops.
- Large Plant Model trained on 150 million plants enables instant weed identification worldwide.
- G2 models operate twice as fast with modular designs for diverse farm sizes.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-IPO Stock Options
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
Mental Health Support
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 2%Carbon Robotics has appointed Kevan Krysler as Chief Financial Officer and announced it surpassed $100 million in annual revenue for its fiscal year ending 31 January 2026. The Seattle-based agriculture AI and robotics company now serves customers in 15 countries across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Krysler brings nearly 30 years of experience, most recently serving as CFO at Everpure, formerly Pure Storage. He previously held senior finance roles at VMware and was a partner at KPMG. Carbon Robotics develops AI-powered agricultural solutions including the LaserWeeder and Carbon ATK autonomous tractor kit. The company recently launched the world's first Large Plant Model, an AI system trained on 150 million plants that powers its products.
Carbon Robotics has launched the world's first Large Plant Model, an AI system trained on 150 million labelled plants for plant detection and identification. The model enables farmers to begin laser weeding any field or crop within minutes and can be personalised for specific field conditions with real-time updates. The LPM powers Carbon AI, which operates across the company's LaserWeeder robots and Autonomous Tractor Kit. As Carbon Robotics' global fleet operates daily, the system continuously ingests field data, strengthening the model's performance for all users worldwide. A new Plant Profiles feature allows farmers to tailor the LPM using just two to three images in the iPad app, with the system adapting immediately—far faster than traditional AI systems requiring weeks or months. Carbon Robotics demonstrated the technology at Fruit Logistica in Berlin and World Ag Expo in California.
Carbon Robotics has launched a Large Plant Model, an AI system that instantly recognises plant species and enables farmers to target new weeds without retraining their LaserWeeder robots. The Seattle-based company announced the model on Monday. The LPM is trained on over 150 million photos collected from more than 100 farms across 15 countries where Carbon Robotics' autonomous weed-killing machines operate. Previously, identifying new weeds required 24 hours of retraining; now farmers can designate targets in real time through the robot's interface. Founded in 2018, Carbon Robotics has raised over $185 million from backers including Nvidia NVentures, Bond and Anthos Capital. The model will reach existing systems through a software update, with continuous refinement as machines collect additional data.
Seattle ag-tech startup Carbon Robotics raised $20M to develop a new AI-powered farm robot. Known for its LaserWeeder and Autonomous Tractor Kit, the company plans to unveil the new machine in nine months. The robot will use AI, computer vision, and machine learning to perform tasks beyond weeding. Carbon Robotics, backed by NVIDIA and Voyager Capital, has raised $177M to date and employs 260 people. The company is expanding its manufacturing to the Netherlands to enhance European deployment.
GeekWire’s startup coverage documents the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurial scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter , and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and venture capital directory .Carbon Robotics vice president of product John Mey, left, and founder and CEO Paul Mikesell, with a tractor outfitted with the company’s new Carbon AutoTractor and its LaserWeeder. (GeekWire Photo)Long gone are the days on the farm where getting up at the crack of dawn to run a tractor through fields might have been just the start of a long day’s work. Now, the tractor could very well have been running all night — by itself.That’s the vision of Seattle agriculture-tech startup Carbon Robotics, whose latest product is called Carbon AutoTractor, an AI-powered, autonomous platform designed to fit on and control existing equipment and serve as an answer to labor shortages and increased productivity in farming.“We learned from farmers that their biggest challenges continue to be around labor and labor availability,” said Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell. “If they could, they would run everything 24/7. They would run everything every minute of farming season to get as much done as possible.”Founded in 2018, Carbon Robotics has been chiefly known for its signature LaserWeeder machinery, which can be pulled behind a tractor and uses an array of AI and computer vision tech to detect plants in fields and then target and eliminate weeds with lasers