Senior Technical Product Manager

AgZen’s mission is to make agrochemical spraying more efficient and eliminate pesticide waste. Our products allow farmers to use up to 50% less agrochemicals while improving pest control, crop health, and yield. We are a vibrant startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, and we are committed to helping farmers save money and preventing the over-spraying of agrochemicals.

Founded out of MIT and backed by $13.5M in funding from DCVC and Material Impact, our multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists is redefining sustainable farming with breakthrough technology. We’re not just improving agriculture, we’re reimagining what’s possible.

About the Role:

The Product Management team is responsible for defining, developing, and scaling AgZen’s product line that combines sensing, computer vision, and data analysis to fundamentally improve spraying. The team works across hardware, software, and field operations to ensure products meet performance goals and deliver measurable impact for growers.

As a Product Manager, you will guide the roadmap and execution of AgZen’s RealCoverage system and related spray optimization products. You will translate customer needs, technical constraints, and business priorities into clear direction for cross-functional teams, helping AgZen bring reliable, high-performing products to market at scale.

📍This role is located in Somerville, MA (Boston area) with work required to be in-person.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and manage the roadmap for RealCoverage and future spray optimization products.
• Translate customer and field insights into product requirements and priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering on specifications, trade-offs, and release planning.
• Partner with field operations and commercial teams to validate performance and usability in real-world conditions.
• Guide product evolution from real-time measurement toward predictive and prescriptive capabilities.
• Support scaling efforts as AgZen transitions from pilot to large-scale commercial deployments.
• Communicate product goals, progress, and dependencies across engineering, field, and business teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Technical Program Manager in robotics, autonomous systems, or other hardware/software products.
• Strong technical understanding of sensing, embedded systems, and AI/ML development.
• Proven ability to manage technically complex products and balance customer, technical, and business needs.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering and field operations.
• Comfortable working in both lab and field environments and adjusting to real-world constraints.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work independently in a fast-paced, early-stage company.
• Familiarity with agriculture, agtech, or industrial systems is a plus.

What we offer: The opportunity to make an immediate and visible impact in a fast-growing company, competitive salaries, early-employee equity, 401(k) with employer matching, generous PTO and paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance.