Part-Time Student - Display Software Development - Dubuque, IA

About the Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer for John Deere Dubuque Works in Dubuque, Iowa, you will join a global team designing, developing, and delivering innovative and high-quality display software solutions for off-highway equipment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the TDP, ISDP, and PDP processes to ensure all activities and plans are formulated and followed for launching new vehicle programs into production.
• Apply problem-solving skills to support prototype and current production machines.
• Operate within an Agile software development team.
• Proactively analyze and identify potential impacts to performance and/or quality, collaborating with the team on solutions.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering or a related field (others may apply).
• Registered as a full-time student at a local college/university with a graduation date of Winter 2026 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work 10–20 hours/week during the academic year and 35–40 hours/week during the summer semester.
• Able to commute to the designated work location in Dubuque, Iowa, on a weekly basis year-round (relocation assistance is not provided).

Skills

• Experience with embedded software product development.
• Experience developing Linux software applications and APIs.
• Experience with C++ or a similar object-oriented embedded development language.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse, distributed team environment and learn new technologies quickly.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience working with display software on off-highway equipment.
• Experience with Qt/QML, OpenGL.
• Experience with CAN communications protocol and the J1939 standards.
• Experience with Ethernet protocols including TCP, UDP, MQTT, DHCP, HTTP.
• Experience with real-time, embedded, multi-threaded systems.
• Understanding of best practices for source control (e.g., GitHub).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams that delivered major product content to production.
• Experience within an automotive, agricultural, or industrial machine setting.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Highly competitive base pay ($15–$40 hourly based on business function and education level).
• Savings and retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension).
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution to 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 and numerous discount programs for personal use.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.

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