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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Deere & Company
- **Location:** Urbandale, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $74,988 - $112,476
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Technical Review, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_deere6-137483675505

## About the Role

+ 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.
**What Makes You Stand Out**

 + 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.
**Education**
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.

## Description

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**