Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Linux & Qt (C++, Py)

John Deere; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

401K retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Discount programs

Job summary

John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of Precision Ag technology. You will collaborate across product families, implement technical work across NGX, and design solutions that deliver quality and value.

You will work on system-level design with real-time Linux, IPC, multithreading, and cross-platform development, while advancing standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++, Python, Java, and other OO languages, with recent work in C++ Qt development.
• System-level thinking and real-time/embedded Linux experience, including IPC, multithreading, and CPU/Memory analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• 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 and collaborate across product families—especially NGX.
• You’ll design solutions, deliver outcomes, elevate quality, and validate engineering work across a full product line.
• You will contribute to standards, continuous improvement, and hands-on learning through teamwork and project execution.
• This role requires partnering with teams to ensure robust software that supports Deere’s farming innovations.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

OO design

Multithreading

Linux

IPC

Education

BS Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

Qt

QML

GenOS

Job description

John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of Precision Ag technology. You will collaborate across product families, implement technical work across NGX, and design solutions that deliver quality and value.

You will work on system-level design with real-time Linux, IPC, multithreading, and cross-platform development, while advancing standards and teamwork.