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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Urbandale
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Embedded Software Engineer - 124766
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
As an Embedded Software Engineer at John Deere ISG, in Urbandale, IA or other John Deere locations per manager discretion, you will help design, develop, test, and support software powering John Deere's next generation of Precision Ag solutions across multiple product families, with a particular focus on Section Control and NGX platform technologies.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and validate software solutions for embedded and real-time agricultural systems using modern software engineering practices.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Architects, Product Managers, and cross-functional development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Contribute to product capabilities and applications used across tractors, crop care, harvesting, and other production systems.
- Develop software using C++, Qt/QML, and related technologies within a Linux-based embedded environment.
- Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and solution implementation and test activities.
- Support feature development, product integration, defect investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Work within Agile Scrum teams to plan, deliver, and continuously improve software and development processes.
- Contribute to software quality through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration practices.
- Partner with stakeholders across the John Deere technology stack to deliver scalable, maintainable, and customer-focused solutions end to end.
- Continuously expand technical expertise while helping improve engineering standards, tools, and best practices.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- Experience developing software in C++, Python, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering fundamentals including the creation of APIs.
- Experience with inter-process communication (IPC) and concurrent software development.
- Ability to analyze and debug software using modern diagnostic and profiling tools.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills within distributed development teams.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
- Familiarity with GenOS architecture, service-oriented software design, Operations Center, and their connected workflows.
- Experience with Qt and QML application development.
- Experience developing software in embedded Linux environments.
- Knowledge of Precision Agriculture products and workflows.
- Experience working across multiple product domains such as Tractors, Crop Care, Harvesting, or other production systems.
- Experience with J1939 CAN communications, MQTT, or related communication technologies.
- Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and engineering methodologies.
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• BS Software/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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Skills Required
- Experience developing software in C++, Python, Java, or another object-oriented programming language
- Understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering fundamentals, including API creation
- Experience with inter-process communication and concurrent software development
- Ability to analyze and debug software using diagnostic and profiling tools
- Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent related work experience
- Experience with Qt and QML application development
- Experience developing in embedded Linux environments
- Knowledge of precision agriculture products and workflows
- Experience with J1939 CAN communications, MQTT, or related communication technologies
- Familiarity with GenOS architecture, service-oriented software design, Operations Center, and connected workflows
John Deere Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about John Deere and has not been reviewed or approved by John Deere.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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