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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - Embedded Software - **Company:** Deere & Company - **Location:** Dubuque, IA, United States - **Salary:** $74,988.0 - $112,476.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=078c5010a2f9fa34 ## About the Role * Demonstrated problem-solving skills to analyze and solve technical problems such as troubleshooting software, electrical, and/or mechanical issues * Demonstrated project leadership and decision making * Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to lead conversations and collaboration * Ability to work in a self-directed mode * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% (both domestic and internationally) What Makes You Stand Out * Experience in software testing such as unit testing, software automation, Hardware-in-Loop, Software-in-Loop, Model-in-Loop, black box, etc. * Experience with electrical hardware, software, and their interaction with mechanical systems * Experience developing tools in Python * Experience developing embedded software (design or test) including C/C++ * Experience developing control systems (design or test) in MATLAB Simulink or similar * Experience with automotive/aviation/off road mobile equipment software development (design or test) Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering with a Computer Science minor, or equivalent ## Description As a Software Test Engineer - Embedded Software for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will, As a Software Test Engineer - Embedded Software, at John Deere Construction and Forestry Division located in Dubuque, IA, you will be part of a global team of Embedded Software and Electronics developers working to meet the technology demands of our customers. Your main focus will be on executing the validation and verification processes for John Deere Construction products, with a specific emphasis on embedded software and controls. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of our software-driven products through rigorous testing and verification. In addition, you will have the opportunity to: * Analyze and approve software requirements * Design and execute test plans for emerging technologies * Plan, coordinate, and perform testing on machine, in simulated environments, or on a bench * Develop test automation tools, test cases, and scripts for automated testing * Provide team leadership for supporting domestic and internationally located engineers * Own the validation and verification activities for a functional area within the division * Work with 3rd party partners in the development and testing of software solutions * Work with the system and software engineers to resolve issues found during testing, 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. 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