Software Engineer - Embedded / Full Stack

Yard Stick is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Embedded/Full Stack development to join their mission of fighting climate change through agricultural innovation. The role focuses on developing software for their custom soil probes that measure carbon sequestration in farming lands. These high-precision optical instruments can penetrate up to 0.5 meters into the ground to collect vital soil data.

The position offers a unique blend of hardware and software development, working with a multidisciplinary team in Oakland, CA. You'll be responsible for writing software that runs directly on the probes, automating data quality checks, and managing fleet operations. The role requires collaboration with field teams, data scientists, and various engineering departments.

Yard Stick is a well-funded climate tech startup, backed by prominent investors including Toyota Climate Venture Fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund. They've secured significant USDA Climate-Smart Commodities projects and various government grants, demonstrating their technology's potential.

The company offers competitive compensation benchmarked at the 75th percentile of high-growth US tech companies, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. As a Public Benefit Corporation, they maintain a strong commitment to climate impact and social responsibility. The role requires some in-person work at the Oakland hardware lab and occasional travel for field testing.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about climate technology, experienced in hardware-software integration, and excited to join a growing startup with significant environmental impact. The role combines technical expertise with meaningful contribution to climate change solutions through innovative agricultural technology.