Test Technician

About Us

Agtonomy brings intelligent automation to agriculture, turf, and other demanding industries through Physical AI and software services. By partnering with trusted equipment manufacturers, we deliver factory-fit technology that transforms industrial machines into smart, efficient solutions built for safety and performance. Our team combines expertise in technology, product development, and industry knowledge to address critical challenges like labor shortages, sustainability, and productivity. We’re looking for people who want to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where their ideas can make a real impact.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Technician to join our Quality Assurance team. You will be responsible for operating and testing new and existing autonomous vehicle systems through the entire product lifecycle. You will coordinate with hardware and software teams to address new product issues and provide feedback for design improvements. This role will be based at our South San Francisco headquarters. Additional test activities may occur in the field or at partner sites. The candidate must have a clean driving record and comfort pulling trailers.

What You'll Do

• Execute test plans, regular regression tests, and other requested exercises
• Develop and maintain test site infrastructure and a fleet of autonomous vehicles
• Maintain datasets on product performance, reliability, and maintenance
• Identify product issues by operating with a critical eye and knowledge of our systems
• Capture bugs and document reproduction scenarios
• Support customer trials, collect feedback and resolve any technical issues
• Work with developers to troubleshoot issues and tune new features
• Travel up to 25%

What You'll Bring

Experience with agriculture, land maintenance, and heavy machinery.

Associate's degree and 2+ years of experience in a professional and product-driven environment, or equivalent experience

Experience working hands-on with electrical and mechanical components

Strong communication skills

Curiosity to learn about new technology

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in hot and cold weather

Ability to drive a truck and trailer with heavy equipment

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Experience with agricultural or other heavy machinery

Experience debugging systems during integration cycles

Experience with issue & project tracking software (i.e. JIRA or Linear)

An understanding of autonomous vehicle and software testing

An understanding of networking technology

Ability to communicate with customers in a professional manner

$75,000 - $105,000 a year

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $105,000 + equity + benefits + unlimited PTO

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, internal equity, and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or specialty training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or
• family is additional)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401k Plan

Stock Options

Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission-driven folks!

Our interview process is generally conducted in four (4) phases

• Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
• Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
• Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
• Final Interviews (CEO, CFO, 30 minutes each)