Sr. Software Engineer, System

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ implement uses precision computer vision and sophisticated AI to kill weeds with millimeter accuracy. Laserweeding delivers consistency that puts growers back in control of their schedules amid labor shortages, chemical complexity, and rising costs. For high-density crops, laserweeding is the only automated solution. Designed in Seattle and built in Detroit, it’s the future of weed control.

We’re a team who wants more! Carbon Robotics offers more! More Professional Growth, Bigger Problems to Solve, Mission Driven Progress in every task! There’s interesting problems with a Breadth of Exposure because Laser Weeding touches more than you think!

We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.

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Are you ready to help us design and build our LaserWeeder that solve real problems in our food supply?

As a Robot Systems Software Engineer at Carbon Robotics you will work alongside your software, mechanical and electrical peers to build AI and robotics products. In particular, you will be involved in the design and implementations of robot side features and algorithms.

You’ll do whatever it takes – which might include going to the farm – to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

What you’ll do:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• 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
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
• BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you.

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.

Carbon Robotics’ base salary pay range:

$165,000—$195,000 USD

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• Generous Benefits:

• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) plan
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits

Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

Internationally based employees benefits varies

Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

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