Staff Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to design, develop, integrate, and validate complex software solutions for advanced guidance and autonomy features
• Lead development of turf guidance designs to ensure cost, reliability, schedule, and performance integrity
• Design innovative engineering solutions and associated validation approaches that meet functional, performance, and quality objectives
• Research, define, and execute plans to close existing gaps in current guidance technology
• Manage technical knowledge sharing, mentor team members, and contribute to organizational capability growth
• Support and lead multiple technical efforts, communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs to senior leaders

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software product development using C++ and digital/cloud technologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work with minimal guidance and make sound engineering decisions
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and build credibility across software, systems, test, and product teams
• Strong ability to define technical direction and balance quality, cost, schedule, and performance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Ag, Science, or Technology related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience with robotics, guidance, autonomy, or path planning technologies
• Experience architecting software on Linux, QT, and related UI or platform frameworks
• Knowledge of production turf practices, machines, and customer workflows
• Experience with model-based design tools such as Matlab/Simulink and AI generative code technology
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional technical initiatives

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with generous company HSA contributions
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
• Employee Purchase Plan and various discount programs
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

About the Company

John Deere is investing in people and technology to tackle the world's biggest challenges, ensuring there is enough food, fiber, and infrastructure for a rapidly growing global population.