Embedded Software Engineer

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

John Deere in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Earthmoving Embedded Software organization. You will design, develop, test and debug software for electronically controlled systems on earthmoving products, following defined processes and coding standards.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute to requirements analysis, software architecture reviews, and provide technical support during key development phases.

Qualifications

• Embedded software for electronically controlled systems in earthmoving equipment
• Participation in Agile-based software development with cross-functional teams
• Requirements analysis, concept development, and software architecture/design reviews
• Use of tools and instruments to troubleshoot embedded systems
• Provide technical support during key product development phases

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug software components for embedded systems in earthmoving products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on features like electro-hydraulics or powertrain
• Perform requirements analysis and software architecture reviews
• Troubleshoot with instrumentation and debugging tools
• Support factory, Supply Management, and Product Support through development phases

Skills

C or C++

IDE/Code editors

CI/CD tools

Microcontrollers

Mathematical/analytical

Communication/Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Jenkins

GitHub

Job description

• Experience developing software architecture

There are over 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! 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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - DUBUQUE

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Embedded Software Engineer - 125822

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Earthmoving Embedded Software organization in Dubuque, IA, you will become a contributing member of a software engineering team, focused on the development of embedded software applications for earthmoving equipment. In addition, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and debug software components used for electronically controlled systems on various earthmoving products, while complying with a defined development process and coding standards


• Participate and guide Agile-based software development teams and collaborate with cross-functional product design teams developing various features, such as electro-hydraulics, powertrain, and/or operator interfaces


• Perform embedded systems engineering tasking including requirements analysis, concept development, software architecture and design reviews.


• Utilize software tools and electronic instruments to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems


• Provide technical support to the factory, Supply Management, and Product Support during key product development phases

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Programming proficiency in C or C++


• Experience with IDEs or code editors, such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code


• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins pipelines and GitHub.


• Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and hardware interfaces


• Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills


• Effective communicator with teamwork experience

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems, such as FreeRTOS


• Proficiency in Model Based Software Design, preferably Mathworks (Simulink/Stateflow/Real-Time Workshop)


• Experience with compilers and in-circuit-debuggers


• Technical experience with electrohydraulic or electromechanical systems


• Experience developing software architecture

Education

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

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Equivalent.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements


• Highly competitive base pay


• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)


• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account


• Adoption assistance


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Tuition assistance


• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations


• Charitable contribution match


• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use


• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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