**Who this is for** This role is for a proactive operations professional or engineer who enjoys balancing high-level project coordination with hands-on technica
Work type: onsite
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $108,000 – $162,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for a proactive operations professional or engineer who enjoys balancing high-level project coordination with hands-on technical fieldwork. It is perfect for someone looking to bridge the gap between software/hardware development and real-world implementation in the agricultural technology sector. **Key highlights** You will manage the lifecycle of advanced data collection hardware, coordinating deployments and troubleshooting systems for See & Spray technology. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics and industrial application, supporting John Deere's mission to drive sustainable innovation. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess at least 2 years of experience in operations, project management, or a technical engineering discipline. - Are comfortable building or maintaining complex hardware prototypes and flashing software systems. - Have a knack for process improvement, documentation, and cross-functional communication between engineering teams and field technicians. - Bring technical proficiency in tools like Python, Linux, or SQL (preferred), or a strong willingness to learn new technical systems quickly.
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.
The main job responsibilities include:
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.