Agtonomy · 2 days ago
Field Application Engineer
Central Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ 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 Field Application Engineer who will serve as the technical interface between customers and field operations, ensuring successful deployment and management of autonomous tractor fleets.
AgricultureAgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical interface between customers, field operations, and engineering to ensure successful deployment, onboarding, and scaling of autonomous tractor fleets
Lead on-site system bring-up, troubleshooting, and performance validation in real-world operating environments
Translate customer use cases, failure modes, and operational constraints into clear engineering feedback and prioritized requirements
Support and enable OEM partner and dealer networks with technical training, escalation support, and field readiness guidance
Support pilots, demos, and early production deployments, including customer training and technical enablement
Partner with QA, Product, and Fleet Ops to improve reliability, reduce deployment friction, and harden systems for sustained field operation
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in the agriculture industry or farming
1-3 years of experience driving tractors and trucks with trailers (loading and unloading)
1-3 years of experience working in customer-facing roles
Knowledge and ability to safely handle machinery, tools, and materials, and other similar agricultural equipment
Willingness to work in tough environments (for example: hot sun, cold, etc.) and travel to testing and trial sites
Experience working with potential customers and serving as a key ambassador of the brand and company
Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
Willingness to travel long distances to support customer operations
Domestic travel up to 50%
Valid CA (or other State authorized) Driver's License
Preferred
B.A/B.S or equivalent highly preferred; technical degree preferred but not required
You are bilingual (Spanish and English)
You are comfortable teaching and explaining new technologies and software to people
You are passionate about agriculture and believe in bringing new technology and solutions to the crops
You are genuinely curious, ask questions to understand customers' needs better and want solutions that make a difference in the world
You understand how to work with everyone, from executives to laborers, and enjoy connecting with people at all levels of an organization
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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