Embedded Software Engineer

ISU Research Park; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Software Engineer to help advance Precision Ag technology. You will design solutions and deliver outcomes across multiple product families, with emphasis on high-quality, real-time software in embedded Linux environments.

Ideal candidates bring strong C++, Python, Java experience and hands-on Qt development, plus experience with IPC, multithreading, and GenOS/SOA architectures.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++, Python, Java and other OO languages; recent work in C++/Qt.
• Real-time/embedded Linux experience including IPC and multithreading.
• Experience with Service Oriented Software in GenOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engineering solutions across product families with emphasis on quality.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver outcomes and improve processes.
• Contribute expertise and validate engineering solutions across a full product line.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Qt

Embedded Linux

IPC

Multithreading

GenOS

Education

BS Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

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

What Skills You Need

• 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.

What Makes You Stand Out

• 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.

Education

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.