Frontend Developer (Contract position)

About Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics' mission is to create the next leap forward in agriculture equipment efficiency by creating a new ecosystem of semi-autonomous robotic machinery. Orchards are dusty, hazard-filled, and GPS-denied. The GPS-based autosteer features that have driven row crop efficiencies cannot function in orchards. Our vision, AI, and machine control systems offer human-level environment understanding and local navigation capabilities and will be the platform for a new wave of innovation in agricultural production and management systems.

We simultaneously solve twin crises impacting nut growers and most of specialty agriculture: there is not enough human labor when you need it, and operational expenses are growing dramatically. Our state-of-the-art technology empowers orchard managers to optimize their operations, dramatically reduce operational expenses, and increase profitability. We are pursuing a Bonsai Inside strategy, and partnering with the largest orchard Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the retrofitting of existing machines and design of new form factors.

About The Role

Bonsai Robotics is seeking a talented Frontend Developer to support the development of both web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have experience working on geospatial and data-intensive projects. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the engineering team to build user-facing features that directly impact Bonsai’s products and the end-user experience.

What You'll Do

• Build some of the best apps in the agriculture space
• Maintain and improve Bonsai’s existing web and mobile apps
• Work on a cross-platform mobile app project
• Develop new features and improve existing ones
• Test the app constantly and suggest performance improvements
• Help keep the app robust and easy to use for real-world users

Qualifications

Strong Candidates Will Have

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building web and mobile applications, ideally in geospatial, transportation, or fleet monitoring domains
• The ability to work effectively in fast-moving, high-uncertainty environments
• A strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive attitude
• Deep proficiency with:
• React.js & TypeScript
• React Native
• TanStack Query (React Query)
• Mapbox GL JS
• Zustand
• Wouter
• Styled Components
• amCharts 5

Bonus Points For Experience With

• Turf.js
• Day.js
• Socket.io
• Electron.js
• Vite

Additional Details

• A short test assignment will follow the initial interview to help us evaluate practical skills
• This is a fully remote position, with occasional infrequent travel to the Bay Area
• We’re looking for candidates located within 4 hours of the Pacific Time Zone (PST) for better collaboration.

Bonsai Robotics values diversity, inclusivity, and excellence in hiring and strongly encourages candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.