At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change.
We need to reimagine farming from the ground up.
Everyday, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety.
At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities. Join us: https://boweryfarming.com/careers/
Founded in 2015, Bowery Farming is on a mission to democratize access to high-quality, local, safe and sustainable produce. We build smart indoor farms near cities, growing fresher, pesticide-free Protected Produce with bold flavor in precisely controlled environments, 365 days a year. At the heart of each farm is the proprietary BoweryOS, which integrates software, hardware, sensors, AI, computer vision systems, machine learning models, and robotics to orchestrate and automate the entirety of its operations. As a result, each farm creates far less waste and uses a fraction of the water and land compared to traditional agriculture. For more insight on our culture, our teams, and all the things that make us so unique, check out
The Roots: Bowery Farming's People Podcast.
About the Role:
Bowery Farming is looking for a director to join the Hardware Engineering team in the Robotics, Hardware & Automation organization. This manager will be responsible for a team of electrical engineers with embedded systems experience developing unique controls and sensor solutions for Bowery’s indoor farms. This individual will spend time working with their team to develop hardware products, work with stakeholders to identify new opportunities, manage team processes, develop support strategies and provide vision and roadmapping. This person will work closely with Robotics, Automation, Software Engineering, Farm Design, Operations teams and more with the goal of building technology to provide better insights, more efficient automation, and opportunities only possible with integrated embedded solutions.
Based in New York City, Bowery is the largest vertical farming company in the United States, serving major e-commerce platforms and more than 850 grocery stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including Albertsons Companies (Safeway and Acme), Amazon Fresh, Giant Food, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers, with produce that's harvested year-round at peak freshness, delivered within days of harvest. To date, we have raised $472 million from leading investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Temasek, GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andrés and David Barber of Blue Hill.
We celebrate unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that enrich the workplace. Join us in creating an inclusive work environment that is free of bias and discrimination, where everyone can be their authentic self. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life and underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join the Bowery Farming team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
What You'll Do
Lead a team developing novel, highly integrated embedded control and sensor platforms for our indoor farming facilitiesDefine a team vision and develop a comprehensive roadmap that aligns with key deliverables and stakeholdersInform team process and best practices for electrical engineering, embedded systems, product lifecycle management and how best to interface with partners (internal and external)Take full ownership of the design of new controllers. Perform feasibility studies of key new technologies and frameworks, guide the team on hardware and firmware design, coding, testing, and product release.Work hand in hand with the Embedded Software Team to deliver a complete and finished product to internal customers Ensure an engaged, innovative, and inspiring working environment in the department by motivating, challenging, and coaching your direct reports towards growth. Influence the team to drive Operations Excellence across multiple teams with a data driven approachManage the entire life-cycle of new and existing products
Who You Are
You’re an engineering leader with experience mentoring, coaching, recruiting and building strong engineering teamsYou have proven experience in leading hardware teams and delivering proprietary hardware on time and under budgetTrack record collaborating with multiple teams (product management, mechanical, software, procurement, design, etc) to get a full product deployedDeep understanding with all aspects of the product life cycle (research & development, new product introduction, sustaining)Proven success developing and launching electronic based hardware products at low to medium volume by working with contract manufacturersExperience launching hardware products through multiple NPI cyclesExperience with some the following tools and technologies: Altium 365, C++ and C#, Process experience with BOMs and ECOs
Who We Are
Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included and empowered to reach their full potential We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harmWe are excited to hear from you!