Job 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) – IA - Urbandale

Function: Technology

Title: Senior Robotics Engineer - 2025072

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Robotics Engineer for John Deere in Urbandale, IA, you will:

• Develop, enhance, and deliver fast, efficient, and reliable automation and autonomy solutions in John Deere’s agricultural and construction industrial fields using cutting-edge digital technologies;
• Develop C++ based embedded software applications, (including modern C++ syntax, patterns, practices);
• Develop automated tests and framework for embedded software applications;
• Develop python and bash based scripts to supplement the software development;
• Interface with Linux development environment;
• Develop multi-threaded software applications;
• Data storage, analysis and management.
• Up to 20% domestic travel required.

What Skills You Need

• 2 years of experience in design, develop, and debug software for embedded systems using tools like GDB or Valgrind
• 5 years of experience in design software application and framework in C++ programming language using tools like Cmake, compiler toolchains and various Integrated Development Environments like Visual Studio, QtCreator, or PyCharm
• 2 years of experience in design, debug and analyze Real-Time Operating Systems
• 2 years of experience in design and develop multi-threaded software applications handling concurrency, task scheduling and low-level hardware interaction
• 5 years of experience in write test frameworks to perform unit testing, functional testing, integration testing and automated testing for C++ based software applications using Google Test
• 2 years of experience in ability to operate large agricultural equipment such as Combines and understand the various necessities and steps involved in agricultural harvest

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field plus 5 years related experience.

What You'll Get

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 and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• 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

$128,960- $138,960 per year + Benefits

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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.

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