Job description
Verdant Ridge AgTech is seeking a Senior Precision Agriculture Lead to drive field-ready solutions that optimize yields, conserve water, and empower our farm partners in the Salinas Valley.
In this role, you will bridge agronomy, data science, and field operations to design, pilot, and scale precision agriculture products across commercial farming operations.
We offer a collaborative, growth-focused environment, competitive compensation, and a path to lead impactful projects that transform sustainable farming.
Responsibility
- Lead development and deployment of precision agriculture solutions in field operations.
- Plan and manage field trials, collect data, and analyze yield, water, and nutrient metrics.
- Collaborate with agronomists, irrigation teams, and data scientists to optimize water use, fertilization, and crop health.
- Implement and maintain IoT sensors, drone imaging workflows, and data pipelines for real-time decision-making.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and biosecurity standards across all field activities.
- Develop training materials and deliver onboarding for farm staff and partner growers.
- Partner with product, sales, and customer success to translate field insights into product improvements and commercial impact.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years in precision agriculture, agritech, or modern farm operations; demonstrated impact on yields and resource efficiency.
- Experience with data analytics tools (Python/R/SQL) and agronomy data management.
- Hands-on knowledge of irrigation systems, soil sensors, drone imaging, and related ag tech.
- Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel to field sites and partner farms up to 30% of the time.
- Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability principles.