Robotics Engineer

Sabanto is a venture-backed, Illinois-based technology company on a mission to drive autonomy into agriculture.
We believe the agriculture industry’s lack of labor will drive the adoption of Farming-as-a-Service companies using autonomous equipment. It’s this very spirit that drives us to build a robotic machinery platform, delivering a service that brings unprecedented efficiency, productivity, and cost to farmers. Join our fast-growing, industrious, and passionate team of innovators as we continue to disrupt the multi-billion-dollar agriculture industry.
As a Robotics Engineer at Sabanto, you will be building the vehicle platform that powers the autonomous operation of tractors and other agricultural equipment. You will help build the next generation of one of the most user-configurable robots in the world that run in production field environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES
Build and test robotics navigation, safety, control and sequencing systems
Triage, reproduce and resolve issues with robotics systems seen in the field
Occasional travel to observe and refine robotics systems at customer sites
Write tested, hardened and safe code.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors in computer-science or robotics related field
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
An entrepreneurial attitude with a keen eye for detail
Organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Industrious – ideally can drive, or willing to learn to drive, tractors, and anything with four wheels
Ag-gnostic – Excited about learning the ag industry, understanding what's important to farmers and helping them be successful with our offerings
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Mastery of Python or C++
Mastery of ROS/ROS2
Experience working with Geospatial data
Experience integrating Perception or Vision systems
5+ years building robotics or other real-time computer applications

BENEFITS

At Sabanto, every member of our team moves the needle. With a firm footing in our core company values, we’ve built a fast-paced, demanding work culture that allows for the flexibility, autonomy, and career opportunities you’d expect from a growing company. We offer competitive benefits including:
Working on a concept that will forever disrupt the agriculture industry
The chance to make an immediate impact and do the best work of your life
Unlimited Vacation and flexible time
401k, medical, dental
OUR CORE VALUES
Own It - Be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and efficient
Raise the Bar - Challenge complacency and mediocrity; be adaptable and agile; details matter
Be As One - Trust, collaborate, and support; invest in co-workers and customers
Embrace Curiosity - Always be learning, be curious and share; be humbled but not embarrassed by mistakes
Do the Right Thing - Act with integrity, even when no one is looking; be transparent
Empower Farmers - Create solutions where customers, i.e. farmers, win
At Sabanto, we value diversity of culture and background for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Sabanto is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. This position is open to applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.