About the role#
This is a year-round, part-time student position supporting our robotics and AI engineering teams. You will work alongside full-time staff to build automation solutions for John Deere products. This role requires on-site attendance at our Ames or Urbandale locations.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and optimize robotics, perception, and AI technologies.
- Write production-quality software and algorithms for real-time edge-compute platforms.
- Research and evaluate computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms.
- Develop and train multi-modal AI models using camera imagery, sensor data, and machine telemetry.
- Create synthetic data generation and simulation workflows to improve model performance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate perception capabilities into our platforms.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or Mathematics.
- A graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Strong programming skills in Python or C++.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Understanding of neural networks, machine learning fundamentals, and model development workflows.
- Ability to work 16-20 hours weekly during the academic year and 30-40 hours weekly during the summer.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Location & details#
- Locations: Ames, Iowa or Urbandale, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position ($15 - $40 per hour).
- Note: This position is not available to students on immigration visas, and relocation assistance is not provided.
About John Deere
John Deere manufactures machinery for agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf care. The company operates globally with a focus on equipment and technology for food, fuel, and infrastructure production. Founded in 1837, the firm maintains its headquarters in Moline, Illinois. It functions as a public company with over 55,000 employees.
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