# Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

**Company:** [Orchard](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/orchard)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $135k – $175k/yr
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** Python, C++, Embedded Hardware, Computer Vision, Localization, Sensor Fusion, Robotics Hardware, Nvidia Jetson
**Posted:** 2025-05-27

> Deploys, develops, and debugs AI-powered tractor-mounted camera systems on farms, spending 50% time in-field across CA/WA and 50% remote. Requires 1-3 years robotics experience with Python/C++, computer vision, and customer-facing skills.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do
- 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.

## What Makes You a Good Fit
- 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).

**Bonus Points:**
- 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.

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