Senior Robotics Engineer

TerraClear Inc; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer for a hybrid role in Issaquah, Washington. This position involves designing and implementing advanced robotic systems for farm applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in robotics, strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and a relevant advanced degree. The role includes hands-on work with the robotics team and direct contributions to technical challenges, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems.
• Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework.
• Experience in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement novel robotics systems for controlling ground-based rovers.
• Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements.
• Develop test plans for component and system level testing.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or related field

Tools

LIDAR

Embedded systems

Simulation tools

Job description

Overview

Sr Robotics Engineer - Hybrid role based in Issaquah, Washington, USA.

TerraClear applies artificial intelligence, robotics, and world-class mechanical design to solve data-deficient and labor-intensive jobs on the farm. These technologies are rapidly transforming agricultural intelligence, allowing farmers to make faster and more informed decisions that translate into highly precise actions and more productive farms. Our first application solved one of the most disliked tasks on the farm: clearing rocks. The annual emergence of new rocks impacts nearly half of farms in North America, slowing farming, damaging equipment, and causing downtime during seeding and harvesting. Solving this problem frees farmers to focus on higher-value tasks and brings their operations into a new era of farming. Leveraging our commercial success in rocks, we are now expanding our core technologies to new farm applications including the precise management of weeds, pests, disease and overall plant health. Our team is tight-knit and believes in the power of teamwork. We value learning directly from the farmers we serve, getting our hands dirty, and tackling tough challenges together. You will thrive at TerraClear with a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, a healthy dose of grit and a passion for solving real-world problems.

Senior Robotics Engineer - Hybrid role based in Issaquah, Washington, USA.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer to join our team building TerraClear’s next-generation autonomous mapping systems, including the first autonomous ground-based mapper on the market.

In this role

• Work with the robotics team to architect, design and implement novel robotics systems for controlling ground-based rovers in farm fields
• Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements
• Select sensing and other hardware components and technologies to enable rapid prototyping
• Serve as a SME on current state of the art for the full stack of robotics technologies
• Directly contribute in a hands-on manner to solving major technical challenges
• Contribute to a research roadmap in alignment with the TerraClear product roadmap
• Develop test plans for component and system level testing and validation
• Build and test prototype systems in the field
• Play a pivotal role in growing the robotics team

What we’re looking for

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems
• MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework
• Deep and current knowledge of high level controls, including motion planning, localization, navigation and sensor fusion
• Working knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory control and state estimation techniques for perception and feedback control
• Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors
• Experience working in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices, experience with git and pull reviews
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, that can convey complex technical topics to teammates in plain English

Bonus experience or qualifications

• Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs
• Knowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication
• Knowledge of Rust
• Experience working with embedded systems, real time applications, and PLCs
• Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems
• Controls knowledge including linear and nonlinear control systems design

Compensation

Compensation Range = $150-200k

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time regular employees, including:

• Pre-IPO stock options (tax-advantaged ISOs)
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid for employees and 85% of premiums paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• An inclusive and tight company culture that is mission driven

If you’re excited about TerraClear, fit the above qualifications and are passionate about solving hard problems, please apply now!

TerraClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture with extraordinary employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.