Part-Time Student - Software Engineer

Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Waterloo, IA or Cary, NC Location: Waterloo, Iowa, US, 50701 Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Description: There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Product Engineering (CA)Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Waterloo, IA or Cary, NC - 125431 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Note: Relocation assistance is not provided. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.Your Responsibilities As a Part Time Student - Software Engineer for John Deere Intelligent Solutions located in Waterloo, IA or Cary, NC you will: Support the development of tools & scripts for increasing efficiency and user experience in John Deere's OpenRTOS based embedded software development. Participate in innovation efforts to define the next generation of tools used by the entire embedded development community at Deere. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders This position is NOT available to students on immigration visasWhat Skills You Need Currently enrolled in, or working toward completion of, a degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Computer Science, Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent embedded systems experience. Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university. Expertise in embedded software development workflow. Object-Oriented skills with languages like C# or Java. Knowledgeable in Embedded C and scripting languages. Graduation date of Spring 2028 or later. Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above. Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly. Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly. Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA or Cary, NC on a daily basis year-round. What Makes You Stand Out Experience with C# and/or DevOps practices and tools Ability to grogram using Python, Perl, and JavaScript Working toward advanced degree in an engineering discipline or computer Experience with Artificial Intelligence skills, agents or MCP At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including: Flexible work arrangements Highly competitive base pay Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension) Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in 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 & numerous discount programs for personal use Vacation and Holiday Pay $15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level. Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package Must be 18 years of age or older to apply The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.