Robotics / Autonomy Software Engineer

Bluewhite drives the growth of resilient farms through pioneering technology and a friendly user experience. Our vision is to bring sustainable innovation to growers worldwide. The Bluewhite mission is to build resilient farms by maximizing the growers’ productivity and reducing their operational cost. We equip existing fleets with autonomous technology, an easy-to-use platform, and end-to-end service; supporting their journey to a more profitable and sustainable farm. Together, we will Grow Forward.

Are you looking to be a part of a team that impacts the world's future daily? Our team does that every single day. We are a global company located in TLV, Israel, and California, USA, driving the growth of resilient farms through pioneering technology and a friendly user experience.

We are seeking an engineer with a passion for Robotics and Autonomy (with strong software focus) to join our growing Robotics team. You’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing algorithms at the core of our autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities - what you’ll be doing:

Design and develop algorithms for vehicle localization, mapping, and navigation (local/global planners, map management, sensor fusion, etc.)
Take projects end-to-end, from early prototypes (Python, MATLAB, Jupyter) to robust, field-ready C++ implementation
Read and apply state-of-the-art robotics and navigation algorithms from academic literature
Implement and validate path planning, motion logic, and safe navigation in real field environments.
Leverage AI-powered coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to improve productivity and code quality
· Collaborate closely with Perception, AI, and Hardware teams for a true full-stack autonomy solution

Requirements:

Requirements - does this describe you?

BSc/MSc in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong background in robotics and navigation theory, with hands-on algorithm development and analysis experience.
Experience prototyping algorithms (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
Practical C++ development experience for robotics.
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 (or similar robotics frameworks).
Eager to test, debug, and optimize code in real-world environments.

Nice to Have :)

2+ years working with ROS/ROS2 (C++) in deployed robotic systems
Built or launched more than one robotic system from scratch

About Us:

Bluewhite drives the growth of resilient farms through pioneering technology, and a friendly user experience. Our vision is to bring sustainable innovation to growers worldwide. The Bluewhite mission is to build resilient farms by maximizing the grower’s productivity and reducing their operational cost. We equip existing fleets with autonomous technology, an easy-to-use platform, and end-to-end service, supporting their journey to a more profitable and sustainable farm.

Together, we will Grow Forward.

Bluewhite has 100 employees in TLV, Israel, and Fresno, USA.

Many of our team members, including founders, worked in the Israeli military developing and working with autonomous vehicles – they have brought that knowledge to the global agriculture industry to revolutionize how we farm. Blue white’s diverse team of engineers, farmers, technicians, and field operators holds decades of experience in autonomous technologies, and all follow our core values: Fellowship, love of the land, and innovation. The company has raised $50m with strong investment partners, partnered with top venture capitalists such as Insight Partners, Entree Capital, SVB, and Peregrine Ventures.