--- title: 'Robot Operations Engineer at Agtonomy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/robot-operations-engineer-agtonomy-south-san-francisco-jv9wsm42wz6y' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Robot Operations Engineer at Agtonomy - **Company:** Agtonomy - **Location:** South San Francisco, CA - **Compensation:** $110k–$145k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/agtonomy/e9d477aa-5955-4508-a280-af9a0d958a18 ## 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. Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or family 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! 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) ## About Agtonomy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Agtonomy is a smart automation company that embeds AI-driven software and physical intelligence into industrial equipment to help growers and operators tackle labor shortages, improve efficiency, and manage rising costs. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (with a secondary office in South San Francisco) - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Tim Bucher (CEO & Co-Founder), Valerie Syme (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary Industries**: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Agriculture Technology (AgTech), Robotics, AI - **Target Customers**: B2B — growers, farmers, and operators in agriculture, turf, and other off-road industrial sectors - **Mission Statement**: "To create automation that empowers, not replaces. Our solutions are designed to fit naturally into existing workflows, making it easier to get more done with fewer resources while preserving the human expertise that defines great work." ## Products & Services - **Agtonomy Platform**: A unified platform that allows farmers to monitor, automate, and manage fleets of vehicles through an app, providing insights and control over farm operations. - **TeleFarmer™**: A software platform and mobile app that enables farmers to plan, assign, and monitor field tasks remotely, providing tele-guidance for agricultural operations. - **Autonomous Solutions**: Systems designed to handle labor-intensive tasks such as mowing, spraying, and transporting in challenging terrains — available on both diesel and electric platforms. - **Smart Farm Task Ecosystem**: Connects self-driving tractors with farm tools to autonomously execute tasks, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. - **Smart Take-Off (STO)™**: A plug connector that facilitates power and data transfer between tractors and tool attachments, improving energy efficiency and safety. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Total Funding**: $73M across 7 rounds, including: - Seed Round (Sep 2021): $4.0M (3 investors) - Series A (Dec 2023): $22.5M (led by Momenta Ventures, 4 investors) - Corporate Round (Jun 2023): led by Doosan Bobcat - Venture Round (Apr 2026): 1 investor - **Annual Revenue**: $17.5M (estimated) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Doosan Bobcat, Momenta Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, Allison Transmission Holdings - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew +32.7% YoY, reaching 59 employees - Expanding internationally in 2025 beyond the western United States - Active hiring with 5 open positions as of latest data ## Competitive Advantages - **Embedded OEM Partnerships**: Agtonomy's technology is factory-fit into equipment from brands like Doosan Bobcat, giving it a distribution moat that's hard for pure-play robotics startups to replicate. - **Physical AI Expertise**: The company uses field-proven physical AI (computer vision, sensor fusion, autonomy stacks) built for complex, real-world environments — not just controlled labs. - **Dual Platform Strategy**: Offers both diesel and electric platforms, making the technology accessible to a wider range of customers without forcing a full fleet transition. - **Operator-Centric Design**: Unlike fully autonomous-only players, Agtonomy builds for "hybrid autonomy" where operators retain command, which increases trust and adoption in conservative industries like agriculture. ## Strategic Focus - **International Expansion**: Actively expanding beyond the western United States into new global markets in 2025. - **Multi-Industry Pivot**: While rooted in agriculture, the company is growing to serve turf, construction, and other off-road industries — broadening its total addressable market. - **Talent Acquisition**: Investing heavily in technical talent (per active job postings for ML engineers, data engineers, and software engineers) to strengthen its AI and autonomy capabilities. - **Product Depth**: Building out the analytics and insights layer (Lead Data Engineer role) to provide more value from operational data. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: Agtonomy's team describes itself as "a powerhouse of innovators, engineers, and field experts united by a bold vision." The company emphasizes practical, real-world impact rather than abstract robotics research. - **Work Policy**: **Hybrid** — employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work, with a typical expectation of 4 days per week on-site in South San Francisco. - **Perks**: - Unlimited PTO policy - Competitive salaries (e.g., Software Engineer: $129,341/yr, Firmware Engineer: $143,456/yr, Creative Director: $128,122/yr) - **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical stack (Python, TypeScript, Go, Flutter, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Terraform) and a team with deep robotics/AI experience from top companies like Kitty Hawk, Cruise, Saildrone, Outrider, and Kodiak. - **Team Composition**: 46% of employees are in technical roles; the company has a lean, high-impact structure with significant senior and director-level talent. - **Growth Trajectory**: High YoY headcount growth (+32.7%) and active hiring signal a company in expansion mode — good for career growth. ## Sources 1. [agtonomy.com](https://www.agtonomy.com/about) 2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/agtonomy) 3. [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/agtonomy) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/agtonomy) 5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/agtonomy) ## Other roles at Agtonomy - [Head of Hardware](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-hardware-agtonomy-south-san-francisco-1es1dn0efwgq) — South San Francisco, CA - [Strategic Account Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/strategic-account-manager-agtonomy-bakersfield-t3wrq0v7trpr) — Bakersfield, CA - [Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Perception](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-staff-machine-learning-engineer-perception-agtonomy-south-san-francisco-67qm2g4t9xjw) — South San Francisco, CA - [Lead Data Engineer, Analytics & Insights](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-data-engineer-analytics-insights-agtonomy-south-san-francisco-tgpd5vcnywe2) — South San Francisco, CA