Join EarthOptics as a Lab Automation Engineer! Our mission is to be the leading soil information company, delivering maps that growers, farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders use to cost-effectively increase yields and improve soil health and the climate. We are creating a future where traditional sampling methods are obsolete. We are combining cutting-edge genomic, soil nutrient, and physical analysis with data science, microbiology, and remote sensing to revolutionize agriculture. Our unified mission is to help farmers and ranchers sustainably increase their yields and feed the growing world through all things soil. We are a growing company with a passion for soil health, innovative technologies, and supporting all within the food value chain. We currently have ~100 individuals spread across 30 states and 2 countries, and they come from all walks of life, industries, and experiences. We are deeply focused on building the future of AgTech and sustainability and helping the world see soil differently. Our Lab Automation Engineer will join our Emeryville, CA Lab team to impact our mission through individual contributor responsibilities. As a Lab Automation Engineer at our Emeryville, CA lab, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems for soil sample processing workflows. This role involves programming robotic arms, integrating laboratory equipment, and developing pragmatic automation solutions that deliver immediate value while maintaining the flexibility for iterative improvements. The ideal candidate will work closely with lab operations teams to ensure automation systems meet practical needs in a challenging soil processing environment.