Robotics Operations Engineer, See & Spray

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains. 

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research-and-development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs across industries such as agriculture and construction. 

Summary

Blue River is seeking a Robotics Operations Engineer to manage the critical intersection of engineering development and real-world deployments of our technology. In this role, you will be the primary facilitator in bridging the gap between our engineering teams and global cooperators. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of data collection operations, from building advanced ruggedized hardware, coordinating international deployments, and managing multi-disciplinary data needs. 

This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who enjoys a mix of high-level coordination and hands-on technical work.

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Santa Clara, CA. Expect 3 days/week in the office.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

The main job responsibilities include: 

• Follow defined procedures to regularly monitor deployed systems and troubleshoot common issues.
• Create processes to improve operational efficiency and develop metrics to track operational success.
• Communicate regularly with customers, technicians, and various engineering, field, and business operations teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation of related processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Work closely with the hardware engineering team to build and deploy prototype data collection machines.
• Integrate with software development teams to do quality checks and flash systems while maintaining feature development schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and support our internal inventory system. 

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and operations management skills.
• Independent, results-oriented, and able to set and meet schedules in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable learning new technical skills using existing training materials or coaching from engineering staff.
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace proficiency. 

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in agriculture,agriculture-technology, computer vision, or a robotics-related field. 
• Experience in mechanical, robotics, and software engineering.
• Experience in Project Management. 
• Advanced degree. 
• Python, C++, SQL, Database, or other coding experience.
• Knowledge of Linux and/or real-time operating systems. 

Only individual applicants will be considered. We do not work with unsolicited third-party agencies or proxy interview services. 

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.  While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

The US annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $162,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs. This is a salary range. Please note that our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.