Agtonomy · 3 months ago
Senior Robot Operations Engineer
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expAgtonomy is a company that brings intelligent automation to agriculture and other demanding industries through Physical AI and software services. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Operations Engineer to oversee the performance and operational efficiency of their robotic systems, focusing on root cause analysis, monitoring infrastructure, and configuration management.
AgricultureAgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead 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
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in robotics operations, system integration, systems engineering, or a similar field
Proven track record of resolving complex, SLA-affecting issues under tight time constraints
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
Preferred
Experience leading incident management for safety-critical or mission-critical systems
Ability to make customer needs clear to internal stakeholders
Understanding of the edge cases that make autonomy difficult
Proven 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!
Company
Agtonomy
Agtonomy is a software and services company specializing in automation and physical AI for agriculture and land management.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$73MKey Investors
DBL PartnersAutotech VenturesMomenta
2025-10-28Series B· $18M
2024-10-16Series A· $10M
2023-12-19Series A· $22.5M
Leadership Team
Tim Bucher
Co-Founder and CEO
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