Principal Data Scientist

Overview

Come work alongside some of the most talented minds in the agtech industry. We are a team of innovators who are accelerating the digitization and sustainability of our planet’s food system. At Arable, you will have the unique opportunity to build something meaningful with an amazing group of people who care about each other and their work.

What we do

At Arable, our goal is to connect all the world’s farms to help optimize the global food system. This is an ambitious goal, but the need has never been greater to rethink how we will feed an ever-growing population and reduce our impact on natural resources. We believe the heart of the solution is digitizing the analog world with high-fidelity data to help food producers optimize their operations. We hope the impact of our work will improve the lives of farmers everywhere and be a major contribution to securing the global food supply for decades to come.

A few examples of the work we’re doing today

• Helping farmers in India and Mozambique adapt to the effects of climate change on their farms with novel data-driven crop insurance
• Giving produce growers in California the tools to optimize production and minimize waste
• Helping irrigated farms in Nebraska manage water more efficiently and sustainably to protect our water supply

What We're Looking For

Arable Labs seeks an experienced and insightful Principal Data Scientist to join our mission-driven team, reporting to the Head of Data Science. Our work leverages unique, high-fidelity field data to provide critical insights for global agriculture and environmental monitoring. In this key role, you will apply your deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and software engineering to solve complex challenges in agricultural water management. You will lead the development of core predictive models, drive innovation through applied research, and see your work contribute directly to farm sustainability and resource efficiency, often supported by broader corporate environmental initiatives. We need a hands-on technical leader passionate about tackling meaningful problems and translating data into real-world impact.

Where You'll Make an Impact

What You Will Do

Required Experience and Skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

Location

United States based; SF Bay Area preferred, but remote US is possible.

What we offer

At Arable, you will be joining a company of dedicated team players who bring together diverse expertise and a passion for building a more sustainable future. We are a fast-moving startup committed to providing a rewarding employee experience through the work we do, the team, compensation, and benefits, including :

At Arable, we don't just accept difference—we celebrate and support it. Not only because it's the right thing to do but because we draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think to make Arable thrive. Arable is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

#J-18808-Ljbffr