Software Engineer - SG6 - MTY

John Deere; Cadereyta Jiménez; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading agricultural equipment manufacturer in Nuevo León, Mexico is seeking a Software Engineer to work within the Enterprise Technology Engineering Center. The candidate will design and maintain Python-based automated test cases, support test automation frameworks, and work collaboratively in an Agile environment. Ideal candidates have experience in software development, particularly with embedded systems, and must possess excellent communication skills in English. A relevant engineering degree is required.

Formación

• Candidate must have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Familiarity with Python and embedded systems is required.
• Experience with automated test frameworks is necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using a Python-based test framework.
• Implement, run, and validate automated tests on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and simulation testbeds.
• Enhance and support the internal test automation framework.

Conocimientos

Object-Oriented Programming with Python for test automation

Testing frameworks

Bazel: create/modify/build targets

Proficiency in Linux CLI for development environments

Version control with Git/GitHub/Graphite

SSH: sessions and key management

Ability to interpret requirements and convert them into automated test cases

Understanding of firmware (Embedded Software) development

Knowledge of embedded systems

Knowledge of Python scripting language

Basic knowledge of Embedded Linux / RTOS

Basic knowledge with debugging tools

Good written and verbal communication skills (English)

Educación

Digital Systems, and Robotics Engineering

B.S. Mechatronics Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Computer Science or similar

Descripción del empleo

There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our more than 185 - year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Title: Software Engineer - SG6 - MTY

Primary Location:

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 150 years, the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets.

Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process.

Main Responsabilities

• This position will be working at the Enterprise Technology Engineering Center, assigned to a software design team that supports Blue River Technologies.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using a Python-based test framework, ensuring quality and reliability across product releases.
• Implement, run, and validate automated tests on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and simulation testbeds to ensure accurate system behavior before field deployment.
• Enhance and support the internal test automation framework by adding new features, improving robustness, and ensuring compatibility with evolving system requirements.
• Collaborate closely with BRT software, QA, and field testing teams to interpret requirements, gather feedback, and translate system behaviors into automated test coverage.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve test failures by analyzing logs, system behavior, and framework interactions across Linux-based environments.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, reducing manual testing effort, and optimizing execution time.
• Follow Agile methodology with a Scrum framework for software development.

What Skills You Need

• Object-Oriented Programming with Python for test automation
• Testing frameworks
• Bazel: create/modify/build targets
• Proficiency in Linux CLI for development environments
• Version control with Git/GitHub/Graphite
• SSH: sessions and key management
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert them into automated test cases
• Understanding of firmware (Embedded Software) development
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Knowledge of Python scripting language
• Basic knowledge of Embedded Linux / RTOS
• Basic knowledge with debugging tools
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Web automation (Playwright).
• Knowledge of CAN protocol.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail).
• Experience editing and managing YAML configurations for CI/CD pipelines.

Education

• Digital Systems, and Robotics Engineering
• B.S. Mechatronics Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science or similar.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.