Full-Time
Posted on 10/31/2025
Automated weeding machines for farms
$100k - $120k/yr
Salinas, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role; onsite in Salinas, CA required.
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
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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
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