Remote Precision Agriculture Tech Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art tools and a

Collaborative virtual workspace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Precision Agriculture Engineer to join their cutting-edge agri-tech team. This fully remote role focuses on designing and implementing precision farming solutions that optimize yields, reduce resource use, and boost farm profitability by integrating GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics.

You should have a strong engineering background with 5+ years in the field, proficiency in Python/C++/Java, GIS, and hands-on experience with drones and sensor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field with precision agriculture focus.
• Minimum 5 years in precision agriculture or related technology.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java and data analysis libraries.
• Hands-on experience with sensor technologies, GPS/GNSS, and drone tech.
• Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and agricultural data platforms.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware and software for precision agriculture applications.
• Integrate GPS, GIS, and IoT devices for mapping and data collection.
• Develop data processing pipelines and analytical models for insights.
• Manage drone-based data collection and crop monitoring.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farmers to tailor solutions.
• Provide technical training and support to end-users.
• Stay abreast of advances in agricultural tech and data science.
• Contribute to R&D of new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure data security and privacy in all systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data analysis

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Eng / Electrical Eng / Computer Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

GPS/GNSS

Drones

IoT platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Precision Agriculture Engineer to join their cutting-edge agri-tech team. This fully remote role focuses on designing and implementing precision farming solutions that optimize yields, reduce resource use, and boost farm profitability by integrating GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics.

You should have a strong engineering background with 5+ years in the field, proficiency in Python/C++/Java, GIS, and hands-on experience with drones and sensor