About the position
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation. As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
Responsibilities
- Conduct user research, field studies, and usability testing with growers and field operators to identify needs and pain points, integrating findings into improving our design.
- Lead the design of both UX and UI components, delivering seamless and visually appealing interfaces across Carbon Robotics' products.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other team members to create and iterate on user-centered designs.
- Assess and make recommendations for design software and tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar) to create prototypes and final designs.
- Travel to the field and understand user needs directly by observing and interacting with end users in their actual work environment.
Requirements
- Experience as a UX/UI Designer with strong proficiency using design software (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar) to create interactive software applications with a focus on clean user-centered design.
- Experience working in agriculture or other field-based industries, giving you insight into the unique challenges our customers face.
- Previous design experience in robotics, IoT, or any physical products that involve field conditions, durability, and real-world functionality.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI software design skills showing your process from user research to final designs.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
