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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, PIC Microcontroller, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, GNSS - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0c50cb2624b32ac9 ## About the Role * Demonstrated problem-solving skills to resolve technical problems such as troubleshooting software, electrical, and/or mechanical issues * Understanding of real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software interactions * Knowledge of vehicle communication networks and diagnostics, including CAN/J1939 protocols * Demonstrated project leadership and decision making * Ability to work in a self-directed mode * Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with systems, product design, validation, and vehicle engineering teams * Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%, * 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) * Experience with technology solutions used in the construction industry, such as grade control and GNSS, telematics, etc. * Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment 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 John Deere's Construction & Forestry (C&F) division in Dubuque, IA you will: * Support a global team of Embedded Software and Electronics developers working to meet the technology demands of our customers * Execute the validation and verification processes for John Deere Construction products, with a specific emphasis on embedded software and controls. * 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 * 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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