Agricultural Scientist

About Halter

Halter is dedicated to empowering farmers and graziers to manage their operations more productively and sustainably. Our innovative systems allow cattle to move calmly without traditional methods like quad bikes, dogs, or fences. This transformative approach is revolutionizing grazing, positively impacting lives and the agricultural industry. Our team thrives on tackling difficult problems within a high-performance culture supported by leading investors.

Role Overview

We seek an Agricultural Scientist to advance cutting-edge predictive tools for grazing agriculture. Collaborating with Machine Learning Engineers, Software Engineers, and Product Managers, you will translate agricultural science into impactful products that provide practical benefits for farmers. Your responsibilities include identifying opportunities for scientific advancements, designing experiments, and ensuring that predictive models align with biological realities.

Core Responsibilities

• Apply agricultural science to enhance existing predictive models and propose new product ideas.
• Convert biological knowledge into data-driven hypotheses suited for machine learning evaluation.
• Guide model development to ensure biological accuracy and interpret model behaviors for improvements.
• Design and conduct research experiments aimed at expanding model capabilities.
• Identify and define new data, measurements, and validation protocols to improve predictive accuracy.
• Stay informed on emerging agricultural research to evaluate relevance and integration into products.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, data operations, product managers, and customer teams to align scientific and product goals.
• Build relationships with external researchers to support scientific initiatives.

Success Criteria

• Develop a thorough understanding of predictive systems, data infrastructure, and modelling techniques.
• Establish trusted partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and drive opportunities where agricultural science enhances product performance.
• Influence technical and product decisions through scientific insights.
• Define and support new data collection and experimentation strategies.
• Integrate scientific reasoning effectively within the product development process.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• MSc or PhD in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Animal Science, Plant Science, or related field.
• Proven experience applying agricultural science to practical challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of grazing systems and agricultural production.
• Expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing scientific studies.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse teams.
• Competence in influencing decisions through expertise rather than formal authority.

Highly Desired Skills

• Experience interfacing with data science, predictive modelling, or machine learning.
• Background in ag-tech or precision agriculture sectors.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Handling large datasets to support scientific inquiry.
• Collaborative experience with software engineering and product development teams.
• Knowledge of remote sensing, sensor technology, or digital agriculture.

Additional Advantages

• Experience working in technology startups or commercial companies.
• Scientific publications or notable technical contributions.
• Existing connections within the agricultural research community.

Work Environment & Culture

Halter values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply even if they don't meet every criterion exactly. The team is driven by meaningful work that has industry-wide impact, featuring talented, motivated, and supportive colleagues. Employees enjoy autonomy, learning opportunities, and a personal development budget. The job offers fast-paced, challenging, yet highly rewarding work contributing to the future of agriculture.