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John Deere · Ankeny, IA

# Engineer, Software

Ankeny, Iowa, United States On-site $74,988.00 - $112,476.00 Software Engineering 

Listed on John Deere’s official careers site. Posted October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on John Deere’s careers site →](https://johndeere.eightfold.ai/careers/job/137481169803)

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## 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, including disabled & veterans.

### Primary Location

United States (US) - Iowa - Ankeny Function: Product Engineering (CA)

### Title

Engineer, Software - 121193 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

### Your Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer for Crop Care Software for Ag Engineering located in Ankeny, Iowa, you will be a member of an embedded development scrum team working with multiple stakeholders to build and implement functionality for self-propelled application equipment.

In addition, you will:
- Design, develop, and test software for a broad spectrum of Deere equipment functionality
- Operate in a scrum team environment on varying projects with direction from a project lead(s).
- Provide product support of the system(s). VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

### What Skills You Need
- Experience in embedded software development with experience in design, development, and testing
- Software development in C, C++, C#, or other scripting programming languages
- Understand real-time operating system concepts
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability and experience working in a self-directed mode
- Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% (both domestically and internationally)

### What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience with CAN communication protocols such as J1939 and ISO 11783
- Experience with control system design
- Technical experience relating to design/diagnostics of mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems in an automotive or agricultural setting
- Experience with AI augmented software development

### Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science 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 $74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package [https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL](https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL) 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 12 days
- Location: Ankeny, Iowa, United States
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Pay: $74,988.00 - $112,476.00[Apply on John Deere’s careers site →](https://johndeere.eightfold.ai/careers/job/137481169803)

## Hiring at John Deere
- Open jobs: 313
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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