Staff Control System Software Engineer

John Deere

Cary, USonsite$124k-$186k/yrPosted Jul 24, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Cary

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Staff Control System Software Engineer - 122607

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Staff Controls System Software Engineer for Guidance and Autonomy located in Cary, NC, you will...

Provide technical leadership to design, develop, integrate, and validate complex control system software for advanced guidance, steering, automation, and machine-control features.

Lead control algorithm and software design decisions to ensure cost, reliability, schedule, safety, and performance objectives are achieved.

Develop and apply model-based design, simulation, and analysis methods to evaluate control performance before lab and machine validation.

Research, define, and execute plans to close gaps in current control strategies, dynamic system performance, sensing, actuation, and software implementation.

Manage technical knowledge sharing, mentor team members, and contribute to the growth of organizational capability in controls, simulation, and embedded control software.

Support and lead multiple technical efforts or projects, providing clear communication of progress, risks, tradeoffs, and technical recommendations to senior leaders and partners.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience developing embedded control system software using C/C++ for real-time machine or vehicle applications

At least 5 years of experience with a strong knowledge of control system design, dynamic systems, sensing, actuation, signal processing, and closed-loop performance analysis

Minimum of 5 years of experience using simulation, data analysis, and model-based design tools to develop, tune, and validate control algorithms

Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work with minimal guidance and make sound engineering decisions across software, systems, and machine-level tradeoffs

Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and build credibility across controls, embedded software, systems, test, and product teams

Strong ability to define technical direction, drive execution, and balance quality, cost, schedule, safety, and performance considerations

What Makes You Stand Out

Deep experience with vehicle dynamics, steering controls, guidance, autonomy, path tracking, or precision machine control technologies

Experience developing and validating control algorithms in Matlab/Simulink or similar model-based design environments

Experience integrating control software with sensors, actuators, controllers, communication buses, and real-time operating environments

Knowledge of production turf practices, machines, and customer workflows

Experience with MIL, SIL, HIL, lab, and machine validation methods for control system software

Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional technical initiatives at a divisional or platform level

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, Controls Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent related work experience

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

$123,804.00 - $185,700.00 + 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.

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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Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $124k-$186k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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