In this role, you will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing computer vision algorithms on field images captured by CLAWS, our autonomous agricultural robot. Your work will involve leveraging your expertise in AI, machine learning, data science and computer vision to enhance the robot's ability to accurately recognize and distinguish plants and weeds. By analysing the captured images, you will contribute to the development of advanced algorithms that enable the robot to autonomously identify and sustainably eliminate weeds.

Must Haves

• Background in deep learning development, experience on Linux, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, C/C++, Darknet..

• Experience using YOLO.

• Real time inference on edge computers using CUDA. Dataset management and model training on AWS. Experience on dataset labelling software and process management for computer vision machine learning.

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a remote team.

• Excellent attention to detail, high levels of organisation.

• Enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly.

• You must have a right to work in the UK and/or EU.

Desirable, but not essential

• Data science, DW and BI. SQL and noSQL databases.

• MySQL, PostgreSQL, CoachDB. BI development on Tableau, R, Jupyter.

• Development experience on ROS, OpenCV or Matlab.

Education

• Bachelor Degree in software engineering, robotics, computer science, mathematics, physics or telecommunications (experience or equivalent training to this level will be taken into consideration for the right candidate).

• Master degree in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science or computer vision.

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

This role presents an opportunity to adopt a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced blend of remote and in-person work.

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Company Pensions scheme.

• Competitive salary

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for Field Testing, ensuring the product meets customer requirements. This will include in-field validation and operation of autonomous agricultural robots on our partner and customer sites in the UK and Spain. You will gather customer feedback to assist future development as well as supporting problem solving in a structured manner.

Must Haves

• Background in test planning, test execution and data analysis for agri/ off highway vehicles or robotic equipment.

• Experienced in Instrumentation, Data acquisition and troubleshooting.

• Ability to work to a structured Problem-Solving methodology (8D, Triz, or equivalent)

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a remote team and build high performing relationships with all stakeholders, both internally, and on a customer site.

• Excellent attention to detail, high levels of organisation.

• Enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly.

• Experience in agriculture and/or farming industry.

• Training and capability in safe handling of heavy equipment.

• You must have a right to work in UK and a Full, Clean UK Driving licence (use of a company vehicle will be provided).

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience with auto steer systems, field robots, rover or drone operations, or autonomous vehicles.

• Knowledge and experience with drone photogrammetry, using visual and multispectral cameras for agricultural applications.

• Knowledge of agriculture, agricultural machinery, deep learning, computer vision, electronic systems integration.

• Technical skills in any or all of the following will be an advantage to assist problem solving in the field: Pixhawk or DJI autopilots and GCSs. Windows and Linux systems. Hardware maintenance and software upgrades. GPS and RTK. Cellular communications, radio modems.

Education

• HND or University Degree in agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial electronics, control systems, robotics or similar (experience or equivalent training to this level will be taken into consideration for the right candidate).

• Pilot drone licence (not essential).

• Fluent in English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

The role will be primarily field based, where you will be actively testing our systems on farms in the UK and Spain. Flexibility to travel will be required. Work location will be initially based from Pollybell Farm, nr.Doncaster.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Company Pensions scheme.

• Competitive salary

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for developing, implementing, optimising and maintaining the user interface and cloud-based applications that enable our robot field operations. Your work will involve leveraging your expertise in the front-end and back-end of our cloud applications and cybersecurity to enhance the safety, reliability and user experience of the robot's autonomous operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using modern front-end technologies.

• Collaborate with the UI/UX design and translate it into interactive and visually appealing user experiences.

• Implement server-side logic, APIs, and data storage solutions to support the functionality of cloud-based applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.

• Utilise cloud services and platforms to architect and deploy robust solutions.

• Implement security best practices for cloud applications, including data encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.

• Perform security assessments and address vulnerabilities in collaboration with the security team.

• Implement and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Must Haves

• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js).

• Solid experience with serverside languages (Node.js, Python).

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

• Familiarity with cloud databases and storage solutions (Postgres, MySql, S3, ...).

• Experience with Linux environment and bash scripting.

• Experience in developing cloud-based applications, particularly using AWS.

• Experience on software architecture (UML) and converting it to code.

• Experience in API development.

Desirable, but not essential

• Knowledge on popular front-end frameworks (htmx, React.js, ...).

• Knowledge on popular back-end frameworks (Express, Flask, FlaskAPI ...).

• Knowledge of cloud architecture, microservices, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Understanding of security principles and best practices for cloud applications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

• Professional experience in a similar position will be highly considered.

Others

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

• You must have a right to work in Spain.

Benefits

The role will be based in our Spanish office in Castelldefels (Barcelona) and presents an opportunity to adopt a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced blend of remote and in-person work.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Yearly holiday entitlement 23 days holiday + public/ bank holidays (pro-rata for placements less than one year).

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Competitive salary

In this role you will be responsible for establishing the build process, facilities and equipment required for assembly of autonomous field robots. This will include defining facility layout, equipment requirements, procedures and controls for assembly, rework and repair, ensuring high quality products ready for the customer. You will be working closely with the R&D team to assist future development in Design for Manufacture and Assembly, as well as supporting build related problem solving in a structured manner.

You will build on your experience from an industrial robotics, automotive, agricultural or off-highway vehicle background and bring your skills and advice to revolutionary business and technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and commissioning of autonomous field robots including establishment of assembly procedures and quality checks to support end of line commissioning and sign-off of product for delivery to the end customer.

• Support the definition of facility layout, equipment requirements and procedures for repair, upgrade and overhaul of field units.

Must Haves

• A passion for completing a job to high standards efficiently, accurately, and safely are a must.

• An appetite for being outdoors is essential as the role will sometimes be in challenging conditions.

• Background in build or repair of agri/ off highway equipment or robotic equipment.

• Experience in Electrical Wiring and Electronics assembly.

• Experience in defining build procedures, controls, equipment, and facilities layout.

• Ability to work to a structured Problem-Solving methodology (8D, Triz, or equivalent).

• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a remote team and build high performing relationships with all stakeholders, both internally, and on a customer site.

• Excellent attention to detail, high levels of organisation.

• Enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly.

• Experience in agriculture and/or farming industry.

• Training and capability in safe handling of heavy equipment

• You must have a right to work in the UK and a Full, Clean UK Driving licence (use of a company vehicle will be provided).

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience in Machining, Fabrication and Welding.

• Knowledge of agriculture, agricultural machinery, auto steer systems, field robots, rover/ drone operations, or autonomous vehicles.

• Knowledge of computer vision, electronic systems integration.

• Technical skills in any or all of the following will be an advantage to assist problem solving: Pixhawk or DJI autopilots and GCSs. Windows and Linux systems. Hardware maintenance and software upgrades. GPS and RTK. Cellular communications, radio modems.

Education

HND or University Degree in agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial electronics, control systems, robotics or similar (experience or equivalent training to this level will be taken into consideration for the right candidate).

Others

• Pilot drone licence (not essential).

• Fluent in English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

The role will be based at Pollybell Farm, near Doncaster, where the pilot build facility will be established.

Support of repair and overhaul of robots in the field on customer sites in the UK and Spain may be required, so flexibility to travel is expected.

Training will be provided and we will actively support improvement of your professional and personal skill sets, whilst continuously improving the business through a customer focused experience in an evolving business and technology.

Other benefits include:

• Company stock options program

• Competitive salary