Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Moline, IL
John Deere22 days ago
Moline, IL, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operationalize systems using large language models and multimodal models.
- Build and integrate LLM-powered features, including retrieval-augmented generation, agent frameworks, tool use, and conversational interfaces.
- Evaluate and implement open-source and commercial foundation models for text, code, image, and multimodal applications.
- Develop embedding pipelines, vector search, and hybrid search strategies.
- Build software involving distributed systems, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and real-time inference services.
- Apply performance optimization, testing strategies for AI systems, and observability practices.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another applicable field.
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university.
- Expected graduation date of Spring 2028 or later.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Available to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic year and 30–40 hours per week during the summer semester.
- Must be able to commute to the work location on scheduled workdays.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Preferred experience with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LlamaIndex.
- Preferred proficiency in Python and Java with hands-on experience in LLM workflows.
- Familiarity with Azure, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals in distributed systems, API development, and performance optimization are preferred.
- Experience with microservices, event-driven systems, or real-time inference services is preferred.
- Understanding of CI/CD, AI-system testing strategies, and observability tools is preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite position in Moline, Illinois; relocation assistance is not provided.
- Part-time student program operates year-round alongside the academic schedule, with 16–20 hours per week during the academic year and 30–40 hours per week during summer.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Savings and retirement benefits, including a 401(k) and defined benefit pension.
- Healthcare benefits with a company contribution to a Health Savings Account.
- Adoption assistance and Employee Assistance Programs.
- Tuition assistance.
- Fitness subsidies and onsite gyms at specific Deere locations.
- Charitable contribution match and employee purchase and discount programs.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
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