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title: 'Software Engineer, See & Spray at Blue River Technology'
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# Software Engineer, See & Spray at Blue River Technology

- **Company:** Blue River Technology
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/job/?gh_jid=5652045

## Job description

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains.

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet!

Blue River Technology is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Summary

Our See & Spray Team is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to deliver the promise of Precision Agriculture to the world’s farm fields. In this role, you will collaborate with our team in the development, testing, and optimization of software systems that power our agricultural and construction equipment. We tackle our objectives with multi-functional engineering teams of systems and embedded software, test and QA, mechatronics, computer vision, and machine learning engineers. Our team is empowered to figure out how to overcome challenges, and plan and prioritize work – everyone is a key contributor.

- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Location: Remote
- Visa sponsorship: Not available.

Job Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and test robotics system software in a complex distributed system using C++ in a Linux environment in a small multidisciplinary team.
- Provide remote and in-field troubleshooting and support of distributed systems during deployment and testing phases.
- Document code, APIs, and system architecture to ensure knowledge sharing.
- Break down work and estimate time to completion.

Required Experience and Skills

- BS degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
- 2 or more years of experience with distributed robotics software development in C++.
- Proficiency with Linux/bash environments and command-line tools.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
- Familiarity with SSH for remote access and scripting on single-board compute for rapid prototype/ test applications (i.e., Raspberry Pi use cases).
- OS and machine deployment + management ability (Ansible, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal documentation.

## Preferred Experience and Skills

- Experience with real-time sensor integration and vision systems on autonomous vehicles or robotic systems.
- Familiarity with GPU computing on edge devices and real-world constraints.
- Experience with Python, especially in a robotics context.
- Passionate about agriculture.

Only individual applicants will be considered. We do not work with unsolicited third-party agencies or proxy interview services.

At Blue River, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $104,000 – $183,000/year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a competitive benefit package. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development, to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

## About Blue River Technology

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Blue River Technology builds intelligent machinery that uses computer vision and machine learning to enable precision agriculture, helping farmers reduce herbicide use and increase sustainability.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of John Deere)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Clara, California, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available from provided sources
- **Founders**: Not publicly available from provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agricultural robotics, precision agriculture, computer vision, machine learning
- **Target customers**: Farmers, agricultural businesses, and large-scale crop producers (B2B)
- **Mission or purpose**: “We believe intelligent machines make the world’s hardest jobs safer, smarter, and more sustainable.” [bluerivertechnology.com](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/)

## Products & Services
- **[See & Spray™](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/)**: A precision spraying system that uses computer vision and machine learning to distinguish crops from weeds in real time. It applies herbicide only where needed, reducing chemical usage and improving field health. (Hardware + Software + AI)
- **Autonomy Platform**: End-to-end autonomy software stack for agricultural, construction, mining, and forestry machinery, combining real-time perception, control, and scalable architecture. (SaaS/embedded software)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (subsidiary of John Deere, a public company with ~$100B market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not publicly available; Total Funding – Not applicable (acquired by John Deere in 2017)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: John Deere (parent company)
- **Growth Signals**: Actively hiring across multiple roles (Remote-US and Santa Clara, CA); expanding See & Spray technology to new crops and geographies; applying core competencies to construction, mining, and forestry sectors. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/bluerivertech)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary computer vision and ML models** that operate reliably on moving machinery in messy, outdoor field conditions.
- **Deep integration with John Deere’s distribution, manufacturing, and customer network**, providing scale and market access that competitors lack.
- **Real-time plant-level identification** enables precise, variable-rate herbicide application, reducing chemical use by up to 90% in some cases.
- **Cross-industry applicability**: The same autonomy platform is being adapted for construction, mining, and forestry, broadening the addressable market.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale See & Spray™ adoption** across more crops, regions, and farming practices.
- **Extend autonomy capabilities** to John Deere’s broader equipment lineup (construction, mining, forestry) to create a unified intelligent machinery platform.
- **Continue investing in ML, robotics, and field testing** to improve reliability and reduce cost per acre.
- **Maintain a hybrid-first, agile engineering culture** while leveraging the resources of a Fortune 500 parent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Mission-first, people-centric” with real ownership and impact. Teams are cross-disciplinary and move fast, with a strong emphasis on field testing and customer feedback. [bluerivertechnology.com/culture](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/culture/)
- **Work Model**: Hybrid-first – most roles are Remote-US, with several in-person “Culture & Collaboration Weeks” per year at the Santa Clara office. Some roles require on-site presence (e.g., Field Test Engineer in North Carolina). [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/bluerivertech)
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental & Vision (multiple plans), 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account with contributions, Mental Health Support (EAP), flexible PTO and paid holidays (including volunteer time off), Disability & Life Insurance. [bluerivertechnology.com/careers](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/careers/)
- **Engineering Rigor**: “Startup autonomy and engineering rigor” – teams own end-to-end systems, work on ML, robotics, and large-scale real-world deployments, and are expected to step in wherever the system needs improvement. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/bluerivertech)
- **Hiring Process**: Transparent and inclusive – initial interview, exploratory conversations, coding test (if applicable), virtual onsite video interviews, office meet & greet, offer. Accessibility accommodations available. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/bluerivertech)

## Sources
1. [bluerivertechnology.com – Homepage](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/)
2. [bluerivertechnology.com – Careers](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/careers/)
3. [bluerivertechnology.com – Culture](https://www.bluerivertechnology.com/culture/)
4. [greenhouse.io – Blue River Technology Job Board](https://boards.greenhouse.io/bluerivertech)
5. [LinkedIn – Blue River Technology](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluerivertech)

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