Embedded Software Engineer
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Embedded Software Engineer - 124505
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Earthmoving Embedded Software organization in Dubuque, IA, you will become a contributing member of a software engineering team, focused on the development of embedded software applications for earthmoving equipment. In addition, you will:
- Design, develop, test, and debug software components used for electronically controlled systems on various earthmoving products, while complying with a defined development process and coding standards
- Participate and guide Agile-based software development teams and collaborate with cross-functional product design teams developing various features, such as electro-hydraulics, powertrain, and/or operator interfaces
- Perform embedded systems engineering tasking including requirements analysis, concept development, software architecture and design reviews.
- Utilize software tools and electronic instruments to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems
- Provide technical support to the factory, Supply Management, and Product Support during key product development phases
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- Programming proficiency in C or C++
- Experience with IDEs or code editors, such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
- Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins pipelines and GitHub.
- Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and hardware interfaces
- Ability to read data sheets and schematics for electronic components
- Experience using software agile planning tools, such as Azure DevOps
- Experience with CAN communications and UDS protocol
- Experience with JDOS or Emb32 development platforms
- Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator with teamwork experience
What Makes You Standout
- Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems, such as FreeRTOS
- Proficiency in Model Based Software Design, preferably Mathworks (Simulink/Stateflow/Real-Time Workshop)
- Experience with compilers and in-circuit-debuggers
- Technical experience with electrohydraulic or electromechanical systems
- Experience developing software architecture
- Experience providing mentorship/coaching to team members on various aspects of embedded software development
- Strong project management skills and leadership experience
Education
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Equivalent
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
- 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
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$86,892.00 - $130,332.00 + Benefits
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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.
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