Front End Engineer

About the Company

At Bloomfield, we are revolutionizing the way crops are monitored and managed. Our AI-powered imaging technology provides continuous, plant-level health and performance insights from seed to harvest. Our mission is to empower farmers with the tools they need to increase crop productivity and quality while using fewer scarce resources, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and food-secure future.
In 2024, Kubota Corporation, a global leader in agricultural machinery and solutions, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation, acquired Bloomfield. This acquisition unites Bloomfield’s innovative technology with Kubota’s extensive resources and commitment to provide comprehensive smart agriculture solutions to farmers worldwide. Our combined expertise and resources will drive innovation and deliver benefits to farmers, ensuring a more sustainable and prosperous agricultural industry.
Join us on our journey to transform agriculture and create essential solutions to empower farmers for generations to come.

About the Role

As a Front End Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components and enhancing the user experience of our web applications. You will work closely with our AI and Backend teams to build and present state-of-the-art plant insights for crops worldwide. In this role, you will be primarily focused on building and supporting React-based applications such as:

• Bloomfield Dashboard - Where our customers see and interact with our data.
• BloomGo - Our camera control mobile application.
• Edge Compute Devices - Where scan data is processed and uploaded.

You will collaborate closely with our design and back-end teams to translate UI/UX design wireframes into functional and responsive web interfaces

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality, reusable, and scalable front-end components using React, Redux, and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure the technical feasibility of their designs and implement visually appealing user interfaces.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability while ensuring cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, share knowledge, and enforce best practices.
• Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in front-end development.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of development processes and workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in related role.
• Proficiency in React, Redux, and TypeScript, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work and projects.
• Demonstrated experience in building responsive and visually appealing web applications.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

Bonus Points:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with mapping and charting libraries, such as Chart.js and Mapbox.
• Experience with other front-end technologies like MUI and Progressive Web Apps.
• UI/UX and startup experience.
• Robot Operating System (ROS) or Robotics / Electrical troubleshooting experience (huge plus but absolutely not required).

What We Offer
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Unlimited PTO 
• Parental Leave 
• Training & Development Stipend

Bloomfield is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected classes.