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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Waterloo, IA - 123809
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.
As a Part-Time Student Software Engineer for John Deere Smart Connected Factory in Waterloo, IA, you will be a member of an Agile development team, contributing as a full-stack developer. In this role, you will support both backend and frontend development for digital manufacturing solutions and assist product teams in writing, testing, and delivering functionality for manufacturing applications. Additionally, you will:
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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.
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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.
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This role provides experience with a modern technology stack, including Python, TypeScript, React, SQL, Databricks, GitHub, Docker/Kubernetes, and Redis.
This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas
- Ideally, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or others may apply.
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Demonstrated aptitude for web-development
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Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and adapt to changing environments
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Foundational coding knowledge and effective problem-solving abilities
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Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
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Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university.
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Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
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Must be able to commute to the work Location in Waterloo, IA on a daily basis year round
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Experience in manufacturing
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Experience in prior coding work either in industry or a student learning position
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:
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Flexible work arrangements
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Highly competitive base pay
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Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
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Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
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Adoption assistance
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Employee Assistance Programs
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Tuition assistance
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Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
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Charitable contribution match
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Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
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Vacation and Holiday Pay
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
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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.
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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