Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

C++ Infrastructure

Posted on 8/2/2024

Agtonomy

Agtonomy

11-50 employees

Autonomous farming management technology solution

Food & Agriculture
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$160k - $190kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Bruno, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Expertise in C++17 (or newer) or other modern systems programming languages
  • Experience with asynchronous, event-driven programming
  • Experience profiling software performance in a Linux environment
  • Experience designing well-documented software APIs
  • Strong software architecture skills, having designed and shipped solutions for complicated real-world use cases
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience designing flexible, performant software and interfaces for resource-constrained systems such as robots or mobile devices
  • Ability to pitch technical ideas to cross-functional audiences
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement and maintain our on-robot software framework & middleware for executing, monitoring and testing the autonomy system on our vehicles
  • Profiling system performance and identifying performance bottlenecks
  • Developing user-space software to interact with physical sensors such as cameras, LIDARs, IMUs, GNSS receivers, etc.
  • Developing frameworks for buffering and logging high-throughput data
  • Developing foundational libraries used by a wide variety of autonomy algorithms and applications
  • Continuously raise the quality of our product by identifying gaps using real-time diagnostics of various system components
  • Designing metrics pipelines to better understand performance characteristics of the system
  • Working cross-functionally with other teams to gather requirements and identify areas of improvement across the software stack

Agtonomy focuses on improving farming practices through its product, TeleFarmer, which is an autonomous device powered by AI. This device is designed to perform various labor-intensive tasks in agriculture, making it easier for farmers to manage their fields, even in difficult terrains. The accompanying app allows farmers to plan tasks, monitor their progress, and review performance reports, all from their mobile devices. What sets Agtonomy apart from its competitors is its emphasis on user-friendliness and the ability to reduce the physical workload for farmers. The company's goal is to enhance farming efficiency and profitability, while also providing opportunities for partnerships to address significant challenges in agriculture.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$53.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Agtonomy raised $32.8M in Series A funding, boosting growth and market expansion.
  • The demand for precision agriculture technologies is projected to reach $12.9 billion by 2027.
  • Agtonomy's focus on sustainability aligns with increasing trends in sustainable farming practices.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established manufacturers could threaten Agtonomy's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace Agtonomy's current offerings, requiring continuous innovation.
  • Dependency on partnerships poses risks if partners develop competing technologies.

What makes Agtonomy unique

  • Agtonomy's TeleFarmer offers a unique hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for farmers.
  • The Smart Farm Task Ecosystem connects tractors and tools for seamless autonomous task execution.
  • Partnerships with trusted equipment manufacturers enhance Agtonomy's credibility and market reach.

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