Arable is an agritech company that provides crop intelligence and water stewardship solutions to growers, agricultural enterprises, and sustainability-focused organizations. The company develops in-field sensing hardware, agronomic modeling software, and intuitive mobile and web applications that enable farmers to monitor real-time rainfall, crop water use, and irrigation data, allowing them to irrigate based on actual crop need rather than guesswork. Arable's technology stack includes the Mark 3 sensor device, soil moisture probes, and a developer API, all designed to be easy to install and use at scale across diverse agricultural environments.
Arable's mission centers on advancing water security and helping enterprises meet ambitious sustainability goals by connecting them directly with farmers through simple, scalable tools. The company works with major partners including Google and Amazon to promote water conservation in agriculture, and its solutions are deployed in regions such as the Mississippi Delta and areas reliant on critical aquifers like the Kankakee. Arable quantifies water savings at the watershed level, providing enterprises with the reporting and data needed to demonstrate measurable environmental impact.
What distinguishes Arable is its dual focus on farmer productivity and enterprise-level water stewardship, bridging the gap between on-farm decision-making and corporate sustainability commitments. The company's award-winning technology has been recognized by organizations ranging from the World Food Programme to leading agribusiness players such as Netafim and Nuveen Natural Capital, underscoring its relevance across both humanitarian and commercial agricultural contexts.
About Arable
At Arable, our goal is to connect all the world’s farms to help optimize the global food system. This is an ambitious goal, but the need has never been greater to rethink how we will feed an ever-growing population while reducing our impact on natural resources. We believe the heart of the solution is digitizing the analog world with high-fidelity data to help food producers optimize their operations.
We hope the impact of our work will improve the lives of farmers everywhere and contribute meaningfully to securing the global food supply for decades to come.
Examples of Our Work:
- Helping farmers maximize ROI through precision irrigation and data-driven water management.
- Supporting leading agricultural and technology partners in meeting sustainability and climate resilience goals.
- Equipping growers with the insights needed to improve decision-making, reduce waste, and enhance yields across diverse cropping systems.
The Role
We are seeking a senior hardware leader to spearhead the development of our hardware ecosystem, including the Arable Mark 3 and future sensing platforms.
This pivotal role will shape the future of our sensing platforms while ensuring exceptional agricultural technology solutions worldwide.
What We Offer
At Arable, you will be joining a company of dedicated team players who bring together diverse expertise and a passion for building a more sustainable future. You’ll find no shortage of lively conversation around the lunch table about the food we eat and how it is produced. We are a fast-moving startup committed to providing a rewarding employee experience through the work we do, the team, compensation, and benefits, including:
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Excellent medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, and a 401k Program
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Ability to work closely with customers who are hungry for our product and where we can make a positive impact on their livelihood and the world
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A focus on community involvement and career development
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What You Will Do:
Lead hardware engineering throughout product lifecycle from concept to production
Manage domestic and offshore manufacturing operations
Oversee and validate ODM designs to meet Arable’s quality standards
Develop technical documentation for designs, testing, and support
Lead prototyping efforts for new hardware products and features
Participate in product validation and testing with QA teams
Collaborate with product management, software, operations, and customer success
Manage key vendor relationships and component selection
Coordinate bug tracking and resolution for hardware issues
Support manufacturing test fixtures and processes
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping to influence technology direction and build long-term organizational capability
What you bring:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
6+ years of hardware engineering experience with full PCB design lifecycle
Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and board bring-up, and lab equipment
Knowledge of regulatory testing (FCC, CE) and NPI processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Self-starter who works well in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Advanced technical degree
8+ years bringing multiple hardware products to mass production
Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams
Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems
Wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and/or RTOS experience
Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology
Prior experience building and leading engineering initiatives, teams, or processes
Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices
Qualities for Success:
Passion for Sustainability: Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact
Startup Mindset: Thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Ownership of projects and influence on technology roadmap
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication across different teams
Resourcefulness: Design cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot in field
Adaptability: Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges
Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate peers and partners
