Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Waterloo, IA or Cary, NC
John Deere2 days ago
Waterloo, IA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Support development of tools and scripts that improve efficiency and user experience in John Deere’s OpenRTOS-based embedded software development.
- Participate in innovation efforts to define next-generation tools for the embedded development community.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in or working toward a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or have equivalent embedded systems experience.
- Be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college or university.
- Have expertise in embedded software development workflows, object-oriented programming skills with languages such as C# or Java, and knowledge of Embedded C and scripting languages.
- Have a graduation date of Spring 2028 or later and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
- Be at least 18 years old and able to commute daily to Waterloo, IA or Cary, NC.
- Preferred: experience with C#, DevOps practices and tools, Python, Perl, JavaScript, advanced engineering or computer studies, or artificial intelligence agents or MCP.
Benefits
- Onsite, year-round part-time student position with 16–20 hours per week during the academic year and 30–40 hours per week during the summer semester.
- Flexible work arrangements and no relocation assistance.
- Healthcare benefits, Health Savings Account contributions, 401(k) and defined-benefit pension plans, tuition assistance, vacation and holiday pay, adoption assistance, employee assistance programs, fitness subsidies, onsite gyms at select locations, charitable contribution matching, an employee purchase plan, and discount programs.
- Hourly base pay of $15–$40 based on business function and education level.
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About John Deere
John Deere designs and manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment, engines, and turf/golf machinery, along with precision agriculture software and connected services. It sells machines, parts, and subscriptions through a worldwide dealer network and offers customer financing via John Deere Financial. Founded in 1837 and headquartered in Moline, Illinois, the company is publicly traded on the NYSE (ticker: DE).