Software Engineering Manager

Carbon Robotics is the leader in physical AI for agriculture, helping farmers become more profitable and sustainable. Its flagship product, the LaserWeeder™, is the world’s leading commercial laser weeding system with hundreds of units operated by farmers in 15 countries worldwide.

LaserWeeder combines computer vision, AI, robotics, and high-powered lasers to identify weeds and destroy them with sub-millimeter precision—no herbicides, hand labor, or soil disturbance required. Growers achieve weed control cost reductions of up to 80% and crop yield increases of 5–50%, with payback in one to three years. The system is powered by Carbon AI’s Large Plant Model (LPM), trained on 150 million labeled plants, and can start weeding any crop or field in minutes.

The company's second product is Carbon Autonomy, the most dependable tractor autonomy solution. Carbon Autonomy includes a retrofit tractor autonomy kit for John Deere tractors, autonomy software, and remote supervision for real-time interventions if required.

Carbon Robotics is based in Seattle, Washington State, USA and has raised $185 million in capital since 2018 from leading investors including NVIDIA’s NVentures and BOND.

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As a Software Engineering Manager (Frontend/Mobile) at Carbon Robotics, you’ll lead the team building the command center for the future of agriculture. You’ll sit at the intersection of AI, robotics, and user experience, translating deep technical complexity into intuitive, reliable tools that farmers depend on every day.

Working closely with world-class mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, you’ll guide the development of high-performance web platforms and rugged, mission-critical mobile applications. Your team’s work will be the primary interface between humans and our cutting-edge robotic systems operating in the real world.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You won’t just set direction, you’ll actively contribute to architecture, code, and execution. And when needed, you’ll go directly to the field to ensure our products perform where it matters most: on the farm.

What you’ll do**:**

• Lead and grow a team building web and mobile applications that interface with both cloud services and robotic systems
• Contribute directly to system architecture and code; this is a deeply technical, hands-on role
• Partner cross-functionally with product managers and mechanical, electrical, and backend engineering teams
• Drive execution across the full software development lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure projects are delivered on time and at a high standard
• Resolve technical and organizational challenges across teams
• Mentor engineers and elevate the team’s technical capabilities and output
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders across the company
• Foster a culture of ownership, fast iteration, and high accountability in a startup environment
• Participate in field testing, including on-site farm visits, to validate real-world performance
• Build an in office culture (5 days/week)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• Experience managing frontend (TypeScript, React) and/or mobile (Flutter) engineering teams
• Ability to operate as a Lead Engineer in your area of expertise
• Strong understanding of deploying and maintaining web and mobile applications in systems that integrate with backend services and hardware/robotics
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working across multidisciplinary teams
• A leadership style that thrives in an in-office, highly collaborative environment
• Willingness to spend time in the field
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted.  The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.

Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:$260,000—$300,000 USD

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.  Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health HRA
  • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
  • Menopause Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
• Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock

Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all.  We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

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