Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Waterloo, IA

John Deere develops technology and solutions to address challenges in food, fiber, and infrastructure. The Part-Time Student Software Engineer will join the Smart Connected Factory Agile development team as a full-stack developer, supporting backend and frontend development for digital manufacturing solutions. The role includes writing, testing, documenting, and delivering functionality for manufacturing applications while participating in technical design discussions.

What you'll do:

• Gain hands-on experience using AI as a thought partner — collaborating with AI coding agents to explore design alternatives, pressure-test assumptions, accelerate implementation, and review your own work critically
• Practice spec-driven development, translating product intent into clear written specifications and implementation plans, then executing against them to deliver working software
• Contribute to development documentation, including processes and best practices. Through this position, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world engineering projects, contribute to the development and deployment of new solutions, and participate in architectural and technical design discussions

What they're looking for:

• Ideally, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or others may apply
• Demonstrated aptitude for web-development
• Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and adapt to changing environments
• Foundational coding knowledge and effective problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
• Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university
• Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Must be able to commute to the work Location in Waterloo, IA on a daily basis year round
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• Experience in manufacturing

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 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