Embedded Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) , in Urbandale, IA, you will help shape the next generation of Precision Ag technology. In this role, you’ll collaborate and implement meaningful technical work across product families—especially NGX—while designing solutions, delivery outcomes, and elevating quality.

You’ll also contribute to designing and validating engineering solutions, improving processes, influencing standards, and contributing expertise across a full product line. Along the way, you’ll build strong partnerships, support continuous improvement, and grow your own capabilities through hands‑on work, collaboration, and ongoing learning. This is a place to innovate and make a real impact—while working on technology that matters. Let’s build the future together.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

• Strong experience in C++, Python, Java, and other OO languages, with recent work C++ Qt development.
• System‑level thinking and real‑time/embedded Linux experience, including IPC, multithreading, and CPU/Memory analysis tools.
• Experience with Service Oriented Software structure in a GenOS environment.

• Hands‑on experience with QML, plus broader Qt application development on Linux.
• Background working across platforms (Tractors, Crop Care, Harvesting, etc.).
• Ability learn, identify and adopt new technologies and frameworks.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Familiarity Gen4/Gen5 interfaces, Ops Center, and modern engineering practices like TDD and test automation.

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• BS Software/Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.