
About Agtonomy
Empowering farmers with affordable autonomous technology
Key Highlights
- Raised $73 million in Series A funding
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Offers autonomous solutions for local farmers
- Customer pilot program expanded in 2023
Agtonomy is revolutionizing the agriculture sector with its autonomy and tele-assist platform designed for agricultural vehicles. Based in SoMa, San Francisco, Agtonomy focuses on transforming tractors and equipment into autonomous machines, catering primarily to local farmers. The company has raise...
🎁 Benefits
Agtonomy offers 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, along with commuter benefits, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)...
🌟 Culture
Agtonomy prioritizes the needs of local farmers, providing affordable autonomous solutions that cost around $50,000, significantly lower than typical ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Agtonomy is hiring a Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Perception to develop perception algorithms for autonomous tractors. You'll work with computer vision and machine learning systems, optimizing models for embedded hardware. This position requires hands-on experience in building production-grade software.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in machine learning and computer vision, with hands-on experience in developing algorithms that enable autonomous systems to operate in complex environments. Your expertise in Python allows you to write production-grade software that is efficient and reliable. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with engineers and industry experts to innovate and solve challenging problems.
You possess a deep understanding of perception systems, including the integration of data from cameras, LiDAR, and radar. Your experience in optimizing models for embedded hardware ensures that the solutions you develop are not only effective but also practical for real-world applications. You are passionate about transforming industries through technology and are eager to contribute to projects that have a significant impact.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for building and refining perception algorithms that give our autonomous tractors human-like awareness in rugged environments. You will develop and implement computer vision and machine learning systems that process noisy data, enabling tractors to navigate through challenging conditions. Your work will involve writing production-grade software and optimizing models specifically for embedded hardware.
You will collaborate closely with team members across the autonomy stack, owning critical pieces of our perception stack. This hands-on role will require you to test your work on real tractors at operating farms worldwide, ensuring that the systems you develop are safe, reliable, and generalized for various scenarios. You will drive innovations that enhance the capabilities of our autonomous systems, contributing to the future of agriculture and beyond.
What we offer
At Agtonomy, you will be part of a tight-knit team of bold thinkers and innovators. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly influence the future of vital industries. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that transforms how heavy machinery operates, addressing labor shortages and environmental challenges. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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