Senior Software Engineer, Blue River Technology

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying modern C++ software for robotics or embedded systems
• Proven experience working on physical robots or complex electromechanical systems in real-world environments
• Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, control systems, perception, and localization
• GPU programming (CUDA) and performance optimization for high-throughput systems
• Strong Linux development skills, including debugging and performance profiling
• Excellent problem-solving ability, with both scrappiness and precision when tackling challenges
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a willingness to “get your hands dirty” during field testing

Desirable

• See and Spray is an automated technology that reduces the amount of herbicide used in major growing operations, it reduces chemical run-off into waterways, and improves our global climate situation
• John Deere's agricultural sprayers (think big tractor) leverage AI and software built by the Blue River team you'll be joining
• Working hand in hand with John Deere, the world's largest farming equipment manufacturer, means you’ll impact the process of farmers across the globe
• As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will contribute to this exciting program that sits at the intersection of agriculture, machine learning, and robotics
• You’ll build, test, and harden features that make our automated farming devices more accurate, efficient, faster, and reliable
• You’ll work on a team that has a healthy mix of production development and R&D, often transitioning between these types of projects
• We work alongside agronomists, as well as engineers specializing in systems, embedded software, mechatronics, computer vision, and machine learning
• You'll design, develop, and optimize C++ software running on distributed, real-time robotics systems
• Work across the entire software lifecycle, encompassing requirements, design, development, testing, code review, documentation, and deployment
• Investigate and implement algorithms to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability, including those utilizing GPU-accelerated processing
• Collaborate with systems, perception, and controls engineers to integrate software with sensors, compute modules, and actuators
• Debug complex interactions between hardware and software in real-world conditions
• Participate in on-machine testing, including occasional travel to the field (e.g., Gilroy, CA), to experience the product in its intended use
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and mentoring of junior engineers as your role grows