Embedded Software Engineer - Agriculture & Tractor Tech

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and Defined Contribution

Health benefits with company HSA

Job summary

John Deere in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Tractor Software Teams. You will develop software for drive strategy, work with experienced engineers, and contribute to the full product lifecycle on high-visibility projects.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions that balance efficiency and productivity in agriculture. Onsite in Waterloo with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software development in MATLAB Simulink and C.
• Experience developing embedded applications and troubleshooting control systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills for global teams.
• Experience with testing across HIL, SIL, and VIL environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in MATLAB Simulink and C as part of a global team.
• Test software in HIL, SIL, and VIL environments.
• Collaborate with system engineers to meet customer needs.
• Tune vehicle performance for efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze issues found during lab and field testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Testing software

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

C

MBSD

System simulation

J1939

ISO 11783

CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols

Job description

John Deere in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Tractor Software Teams. You will develop software for drive strategy, work with experienced engineers, and contribute to the full product lifecycle on high-visibility projects.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions that balance efficiency and productivity in agriculture. Onsite in Waterloo with competitive compensation.