Robot Operations Engineer

Agtonomy; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Commuter benefits

FSA

Life Insurance

Stock options

401k

Job summary

Agtonomy, based in the United States, seeks a Robotics Operations Engineer to oversee deployed autonomous systems. You will analyze field issues, build fleet monitoring, and manage configurations across hardware and software versions.

Join a team advancing intelligent automation for agriculture with strong emphasis on reliability, dashboards, and customer-focused operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in robotics operations or similar field.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, firmware and software.
• Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and data/log analysis.
• Experience with Linux-based systems, containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Experience with monitoring platforms (Grafana, Prometheus).
• Familiar with configuration management systems and OTA updates.
• Excellent communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Track record enabling customers of autonomous tech.
• Willingness to work on customers’ schedules and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis using logs, telemetry and diagnostics.
• Design and maintain fleet monitoring to detect anomalies and ensure health at scale.
• Develop automation tools to streamline triage, updates, and reporting.
• Own configuration management across the fleet (firmware, parameters, feature flags).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations to improve robustness.
• Define KPIs and build dashboards for visibility and performance tracking.
• Lead new site standups from surveys to deployment of autonomous tractors.
• Contribute to user experience via technology and documentation.

Skills

Robotics ops

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Linux

Docker

Cloud platforms

Monitoring tools

Config management

OTA updates

Cross-team comms

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Docker

AWS

GCP

Linux

Job description

About Us

Agtonomy brings intelligent automation to agriculture, turf, and other demanding industries through Physical AI and software services. By partnering with trusted equipment manufacturers, we deliver factory-fit technology that transforms industrial machines into smart, efficient solutions built for safety and performance. Our team combines expertise in technology, product development, and industry knowledge to address critical challenges like labor shortages, sustainability, and productivity. We’re looking for people who want to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where their ideas can make a real impact.

About the Role

Agtonomy’s TechOps team is seeking a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Robotics Operations Engineer to oversee the performance, reliability, and operational efficiency of our deployed robotic systems. This role is responsible for investigating field issues through deep‑dive analysis, building scalable fleet monitoring and automation systems, and managing configuration across hardware and software versions.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct root cause analysis of complex field issues using logs, telemetry, and system‑level diagnostics.
• Design and maintain monitoring infrastructure to detect anomalies and ensure fleet health at scale.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline triage, updates, and reporting.
• Own configuration management across the fleet, including version control of firmware, parameters, and feature flags.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering and operations teams to resolve recurring issues and improve product robustness.
• Define KPIs and build dashboards for operational visibility and performance tracking.
• Own new site standup from initial site surveys through the delivery of Agtonomy’s autonomous tractors and beginning of operations.
• Contribute to a better user experience, from our technology to our documentation and everything in between.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in robotics operations, system integration, systems engineering, or a similar field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and working with data/log analysis tools.
• Experience with Linux‑based systems, containerization (e.g., Docker), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Experience with monitoring platforms (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with configuration management systems and OTA update strategies.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
• A proven track record of enabling customers of autonomous technologies.
• Willingness to work on our customers’ schedules and at their locations, when necessary.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Experience leading incident management for safety‑critical or mission‑critical systems.
• Understanding of the edge cases that make autonomy difficult.
• Provent track record of going above and beyond to ensure customer success.
• Experience developing and growing a team dedicated to ongoing operational excellence of complex technologies.

$110,000 - $145,000 a year

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $110,000 to $145,000 + equity + benefits + unlimited PTO

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, internal equity, and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or specialty training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, orfamily is additional)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long‑Term Disability
• 401k Plan
• Stock Options
• Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission‑driven folks!

Interview Process

Our interview process is generally conducted in four (4) phases:

• Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
• Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
• Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
• Final Interviews (CEO, CFO, VP of Engineering, 30 minutes each)