Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer jobs in United States
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Orchard · 1 month ago

Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$135K/yr - $175K/yr
date1+ years exp

Orchard is a Series A startup focused on securing America’s food supply through advanced AI technology for farming. The Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer will apply robotics expertise in real-world farm settings, deploying and developing AI-powered camera systems while collaborating with farmers and the engineering team.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)FarmingRobotics
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Responsibilities

Deploy, debug, and develop the next generation(s) of our advanced, tractor-mounted camera systems at customer sites, ensuring they perform exceptionally in diverse farm environments
Work closely with our farmers to deeply understand their operational needs, gather insights, and translate their feedback into real improvements
Partner with our sales team during customer demonstrations to showcase Orchard's technology to new farmers
Innovate and prototype creative solutions to unique problems encountered in the field, leveraging your robotics and engineering expertise
Be a generalist, supporting different parts of our software and hardware stack if needed

Qualification

RoboticsPythonC++Embedded hardwareComputer visionLocalizationSensor fusionField deployment experienceInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingSelf-motivated

Required

1-3 years of relevant experience in industry or academia
Strong technical skills in robotics (Python, C++, embedded hardware, computer vision, localization, sensor fusion, or robotics hardware)
You don't mind frequent travel, spending time out in the fields, and love the outdoors
Self-motivated, able to solve problems independently and thrive in unstructured environments
Excellent interpersonal skills and genuine excitement about engaging with customers
Must not have allergies to common agricultural products (nuts, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries)

Preferred

Experience optimizing robotics algorithms for embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson)
Familiarity with agriculture or outdoor equipment
Previous startup, outdoor adventure, or field deployment experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage, and we cover 100% of the premium.

Company

Orchard

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We're a team of engineers, researchers, and farmers on a mission to revolutionize one of Earth's most important industries – agriculture.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.orchard.ai/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$25.8M
Key Investors
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2025-09-03Series A· $22M
2024-03-27Seed· $3.2M
2022-03-01Pre Seed· $0.6M

Leadership Team

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Charlie Wu
CEO & Founder
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Recent News

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2025-10-16
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Smart Agriculture Market to hit US$ 35.4Bn 2031, Fueled by AI, IoT, and Precision Farming Technologies
2025-10-06
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Orchard Robotics, which uses cameras and AI to help fruit growers manage crops more precisely, raised a $22M Series A led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)
2025-09-12
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