About Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics' mission is to create the next leap forward in agriculture equipment efficiency by creating a new ecosystem of semi-autonomous robotic machinery. Orchards are dusty, hazard-filled, and GPS-denied. The GPS-based autosteer features that have driven row crop efficiencies cannot function in orchards. Our vision, AI, and machine control systems offer human-level environment understanding and local navigation capabilities and will be the platform for a new wave of innovation in agricultural production and management systems.

We simultaneously solve twin crises impacting nut growers and most of specialty agriculture: there is not enough human labor when you need it, and operational expenses are growing dramatically. Our state-of-the-art technology empowers orchard managers to optimize their operations, dramatically reduce operational expenses, and increase profitability. We are pursuing a Bonsai Inside strategy, and partnering with the largest orchard Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the retrofitting of existing machines and design of new form factors.

About the role

Bonsai is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive execution and delivery across our software portfolio. The ideal candidate has a track record of success in similar roles at top companies in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or agricultural technology. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring Bonsai's complex and fast-moving efforts align and ship with the quality and pace our customers expect.

What you'll do

• Run engineering planning processes to ensure alignment to strategic goals 
• Assist in building and shipping new software every sprint
• Manage engineering test requests and work with field operations to ensure timely scheduling and execution
• Track dependencies and report schedule, resource, technical, and other risks
• Manage company Atlassian instance and ensure engineering success in leveraging the tool
• Ensure all engineering work is properly documented
• Support product management processes, including translating product requirements into executable engineering plans

Qualifications

Strong candidates will exhibit the following key traits:

• Bachelor’s, Masters, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience, ideally in a robotics or autonomous systems field
• Experience using project tracking and program management software
• Familiarity with Agile development processes
• Experience with dependency tracking and risk management
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with and managing partner project and integrations
• A track record of managing and shipping complex, multi-faceted software and autonomous systems

Bonus points for:

• Experience in product management or product definition
• Experience with testing, triage, verification, and validation
• Experience leading safety initiatives, particularly in autonomous contexts
• Experience in designing algorithms for agriculture
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and farm equipment
• Engineering leadership experience, especially in autonomy software
• Experience presenting to executives and investors
• Engineering experience in software, hardware, or systems engineering

Bonsai Robotics values diversity, inclusivity, and excellence in hiring, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Join us in shaping the future of agriculture through cutting-edge technology and innovation.