Senior Product Manager

Arable; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Career development

Impact on water management

Job summary

Arable is seeking a Senior Agronomy Product Manager to lead end-to-end product execution across agriculture hardware, firmware, data science, and software. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that drive real-world impact for growers, agronomists, and global agriculture enterprises.

You should bring 5+ years in product management, 2+ years in AgTech or agronomy, and a proven track record in lean, agile product development.

Qualifications

• Agronomy background or 2+ years in AgTech.
• Experience building products spanning hardware, firmware, data science, and software.
• 5+ years in product management and 3+ years in fast-growing startups.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
• Excel in lean, agile, and iterative development.
• Creativity, curiosity, and ability to manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead product execution from discovery to development, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with hardware, firmware, data science, software, operations, and commercial teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Translate customer and business needs into clear, actionable product requirements & initiatives.
• Use agile and lean methods to enable fast iteration and strong team alignment.
• Engage with growers and agronomists to understand real-world workflows and shape product priorities.
• Apply data-driven decision-making to validate direction and measure impact.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Lean / Agile development

Data-driven decision making

Agronomy knowledge

Product management

Startup experience

Job description

Arable is redefining crop intelligence by uniting sensing technology, agronomic modeling, and machine learning into a single, powerful system that transforms raw field data into real-world decisions. We enable growers, agronomists, and global agriculture enterprises to optimize water use, enhance productivity, reduce risk, and scale sustainable practices with confidence. At Arable, we believe agriculture deserves tools as advanced and intuitive as the growers who depend on them. When hardware, data science, and software come together seamlessly, data becomes a source of clarity-not uncertainty. Our team works every day to make this future a reality.

Arable is redefining crop intelligence by uniting sensing technology, agronomic modeling, and machine learning into a single, powerful system that transforms raw field data into real-world decisions. We enable growers, agronomists, and global agriculture enterprises to optimize water use, enhance productivity, reduce risk, and scale sustainable practices with confidence. At Arable, we believe agriculture deserves tools as advanced and intuitive as the growers who depend on them. When hardware, data science, and software come together seamlessly, data becomes a source of clarity-not uncertainty. Our team works every day to make this future a reality.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Senior Agronomy Product Manager who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and enjoys solving complex challenges across agriculture, hardware, firmware, data science, and software. You’ll drive end-to-end product execution, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that create real-world impact. If you’re analytical, creative, adaptable, and passionate about agriculture and technology, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead product execution from discovery to development, launch, and continuous improvement
• Partner with hardware, firmware, data science, software, operations, and commercial teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Translate customer and business needs into clear, actionable product requirements & initiatives
• Use agile and lean methods to enable fast iteration and strong team alignment
• Engage with growers and agronomists to understand real-world workflows and shape product priorities
• Apply data-driven decision-making to validate direction and measure impact

Required Qualifications:

• Agronomy background or 2+ years in AgTech
• Experience building products spanning hardware, firmware, data science, and software
• 5+ years in product management and 3+ years in fast-growing startups
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Excel in lean, agile, and iterative development
• Creativity, curiosity, and ability to manage ambiguity.U.S.-based (West Coast preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 20%; if located in the San Francisco area, be in office 3 days/week
• Background in precision ag, sensing, irrigation, or environmental intelligence is a significant advantage
• Experience in commercial or customer-facing roles is an advantage
• Operational experience - leading operational teams or building related products is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Mission-driven team focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and producer success
• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible PTO and holidays
• Professional development and career growth
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact on agricultural water management.

Why Join Arable

Work at the cutting edge of digital agriculture.

Build products that meaningfully support growers and global food systems.

Collaborate with an innovative, mission-driven team.

Shape solutions that bring clarity, intelligence, and sustainability to agriculture.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.