Definition

Chief Engineer - Agriculture

Applied Compute

Applied Compute

People & HR
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Chief Engineer

About the role

We are looking for highly ambitious engineers with a passion for driving customer success at the highest levels. This is not a typical engineering role; it's a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of groundbreaking technology and critical customer impact. You will be entrusted to own the outcome of our most strategic customer engagements, leading the charge on high-stakes initiatives that directly accelerate the industry's adoption of safe, software-centric, AI-driven machines globally.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Own the mission: End-to-end leadership for Applied’s strategic partnerships with global agriculture OEMs.

  • Drive impact: Lead cross-functional teams, plan resources, and manage budgets to achieve successful business and technical outcomes.

  • Architect solutions: Deeply understand customer needs for autonomy and SDV. Solve their most complex challenges with our product and solutions.

  • Be the technical expert: Engage directly with customer engineers across domains. Define use-cases and craft solutions for autonomy and SDV.

  • Forge relationships: Cultivate executive-level connections, becoming a trusted customer advisor.

  • Prioritize & Execute: Identify the signal in the noise, pinpointing the most critical challenges and opportunities. You will ensure the right work is not just done, but done with precision, at the optimal time, and to the absolute highest standards of quality

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 3+ years experience working with automotive, trucking, industrial OEMs or suppliers

  • Prior experience in the agriculture industry

  • Prior work in autonomous vehicle or robotics development domains

  • Familiarity with large-scale software development

  • Strong communication skills and focus on solving customer problems

Nice to have:

  • Prior experience with software defined vehicles

Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you’ll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $180,000 - $250,000 USD annually.