Applied Invention is a multi-disciplinary innovation company that partners with corporations to design and build new technologies to help them grow and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

We are a group of experienced technologists that have especially strong skills in building complex systems that incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, distributed sensors, robotics and data visualization. We work at the speed of a startup, with quality that comes from years of working together as a cohesive team.

Our relationships with our partners, primarily Fortune 1000 companies, are confidential and encompass a broad range of industries including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, energy, medical and healthcare.

If you are a self-starter who shares our passion for solving problems that matter, like helping us build systems to empower farmers to grow crops more efficiently and sustainably, for pushing the limits of what’s possible, and for asking hard questions, we want to meet you. 

Description

Applied Invention is looking for a full-stack developer with experience on a variety of server-side and client architectures to join our team developing controlled environment systems and tools for the next generation of greenhouse technologies. This dynamic position has a mix of architecture, design, development and testing, as well as other activities such as code reviews, customer meetings and prototyping in support of a variety of the company’s projects. The role offers multiple growth opportunities including work in robotics, control systems, embedded systems, big data and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and test both prototype and production server-side and client software 
• Deployment in cloud and customer environments
• Stay current with state of the art in development tools, frameworks and methodologies
• Adapt to customer requirements and technology choices

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related subject; or 4+ years of industry experience
• Experience with production software development
• Interest in working in the AgTech space

Experience in the following areas are required:

• Any of Python/Java/C++/Rust/Go
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Web protocols (HTTP, REST, JSON, etc)
• Version control tools (e.g. Git, SVN)
• Cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, Oracle)
• Web client frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, etc.)
• HTML, Javascript, Typescript

Experience in the following areas are a plus:

• Robotics, ROS
• 3D engines, including Unreal or Unity
• Mobile applications (iOS, Android)
• Spatial systems
• Machine learning
• Automated deployment (CI/CD, Terraform)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Applied Invention is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees.  We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation.  The expected base annual salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $130,000.  Actual compensation for an individual will vary depending on skills, qualifications and experience.