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title: 'Software Engineering Co-op at AgZen'
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# Software Engineering Co-op at AgZen

- **Company:** AgZen
- **Location:** Somerville, MA
- **Employment:** internship
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/agzen/4cff4edd-3e9a-4ea1-8138-80c7241a2d3a

## Job description

This is a temporary/seasonal position running from January 2027 through June 2027.

## About the Role

At AgZen, you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary engineering team that includes hardware, electrical, and software engineers working together to transform traditional agricultural practices. Our mission centers on retrofitting existing sprayers with advanced technology that enables smarter pesticide use through data collection and real-time insights. As part of the software team, which spans everything from firmware to computer vision to general software engineering, you’ll help design, build, and maintain the user-facing applications that run directly on sprayers around the world, as well as our cloud portal that enables folks to review and interact with their data. Your work will support a wide range of users, from internal team members to farmers and potential business partners, helping them better understand and optimize chemical usage in agriculture.

## What You’ll Do

- Ship real features, fast! Design, build, test, and deploy changes in hours, not weeks, without layers of red tape.
- Work across the full stack, from embedded code on field equipment to cloud services and user-facing web apps and learn the whole thing hands-on.
- Collaborate on features sparked by teammates, company leadership, and real customer needs - then watch your work get used in the field in real time.
- Get direct exposure to customers and see how your code performs live over satellite connections in actual farming environments.
- Test your work in a hardware-equipped lab that simulates real-world conditions — no waiting on others to see results.
- Push the limits of what’s possible with edge computing by creating the most user-friendly touch interface in modern agriculture tech.

## What We’re Looking For

- Proven software development experience through at least one prior internship or co-op.
- Interest and flexibility to work across both frontend and backend technologies — we’re looking for curious generalists eager to grow.
- Willingness to learn new tools, dive into unfamiliar systems, and take ownership of real-world problems.
- Capability to conceptualize and and execute on projects both collaboratively and independently.
- Alignment with our mission — we value teammates who care about sustainability and want to make a real impact in agriculture and the environment.

## About AgZen

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AgZen develops a real-time, AI-powered smart spraying system that enables farmers to cut chemical and water use by 30‑50% while maintaining or improving crop yields.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2022 (as a company; research roots date to 2020) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/agzen)
- **Founders**: Vishnu Jayaprakash (CEO), Kripa Varanasi (Chairman, MIT Professor), Maher Damak (Co-Founder & Co-Inventor) [agzen.com](https://www.agzen.com/agzen-aboutus)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Precision agriculture / AgTech
- **Target customers**: Growers (farmers), ag equipment companies, agribusinesses (e.g., Corteva, Syngenta) – primarily B2B with a direct leasing/purchase model
- **Mission**: “Empower growers with the tools to navigate agriculture’s ever-changing landscape… ensuring efficiency, profitability, and accessibility in farming’s future.” [agzen.com](https://www.agzen.com/agzen-aboutus)

## Products & Services
- **RealCoverage®**: A bolt‑on hardware + software system that uses onboard AI, computer vision, and fluid dynamics to monitor and optimize droplet coverage in real time. It adjusts speed, droplet size, boom height, and other parameters on‑the‑fly, enabling growers to use 30‑50% less chemicals and water while achieving better pest control. [agzen.com](https://www.agzen.com/agzen-whatwedo)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric** – Total Funding: **$20M** (Series A – $10M led by DCVC Bio, April 2025; Series B – $10M led by DCVC Bio with participation from Material Impact and Astanor, 2025–2026) [agfundernews.com](https://agfundernews.com) (via search results)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: DCVC Bio (lead), Material Impact, Astanor, Syngenta Group Ventures (strategic investment), Corteva (R&D agreement) [agzen.com](https://www.agzen.com/agzen-aboutus)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Acreage deployed with RealCoverage grew 15× in 2025, reaching nearly **1 million commercial acres** in the U.S.
  - For 2026, commitments exceed **2 million acres** across three continents.
  - Headcount grew **58% YoY** to **35 employees** (as of mid‑2026). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/agzen)
  - Partnerships with major ag companies Corteva and Syngenta.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Real‑time feedback loop**: The only system that measures droplet coverage on every leaf while spraying, instantly adjusting parameters – a capability that has eluded the industry for decades.
- **Bolt‑on design**: Works with any existing sprayer (any generation, any brand), lowering adoption barriers.
- **Proven ROI**: Trials across 12 locations showed 30‑50% reduction in chemical use without yield loss, offering immediate payback for growers.
- **Deep IP**: Founded out of MIT, with patents covering fluid mechanics, interfacial physics, and AI‑driven spray optimization.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale globally**: Expand from 1M acres (2025) to 2M+ acres in 2026 across North America, South America, and Europe.
- **Deepen partnerships**: Leverage agreements with Corteva and Syngenta to co‑develop and co‑market solutions.
- **Talent growth**: Continue hiring across engineering, field operations, and product management to support rapid commercial expansion.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven team tackling agriculture’s waste and pollution problems. Multidisciplinary (engineers, ag scientists, former farmers). Small, collaborative environment with a flat structure.
- **Work setup**: On‑site at Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA (a clean‑tech incubator). Some flexibility for remote work, but most employees are expected in the office most days.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Company equity grants
  - 401(k) matching
  - Generous PTO and flexible time‑off policy
  - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  - Fast‑growing startup (35 employees, 58% YoY growth) with significant career advancement opportunities. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/agzen)

## Sources
1. [agzen.com](https://www.agzen.com/) – Company overview, product, team
2. [agzen.com – What We Do](https://www.agzen.com/agzen-whatwedo) – Product details and trial results
3. [agzen.com – About Us](https://www.agzen.com/agzen-aboutus) – Mission, team, funding, partnerships
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/agzen) – Culture, perks, headcount, founding year
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/agzen) – Employee count, funding, locations, growth stats
6. AgFunder News (via search results) – Series A and Series B funding details, commercialization updates

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