Part-Time Student Software Engineer

About the role

# Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Waterloo, IA

## About the Role

John Deere is seeking a **Part-Time Student Software Engineer** to join the **Smart Connected Factory** team in Waterloo, Iowa. This year-round student position offers hands-on experience as a full-stack developer within an Agile development team, supporting backend and frontend development for digital manufacturing solutions.

You will contribute to writing, testing, documenting, and delivering functionality for manufacturing applications while gaining practical experience with modern software engineering technologies and AI-assisted development.

## Key Responsibilities

• Contribute as a full-stack developer within an Agile software development team.
• Support backend and frontend development for digital manufacturing applications.
• Write, test, and deliver software functionality for manufacturing solutions.
• Use AI coding agents as a thought partner to explore design alternatives, test assumptions, accelerate implementation, and critically review work.
• Practice spec-driven development by translating product requirements into written specifications and implementation plans.
• Contribute to engineering documentation, processes, and development best practices.
• Participate in architectural and technical design discussions.
• Support the development and deployment of new software solutions.
• Work with technologies including **Python, TypeScript, React, SQL, Databricks, GitHub, Docker/Kubernetes, and Redis**.

## Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in **Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field**.
• Demonstrated aptitude for **web development**.
• Foundational coding knowledge and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and adapt to changing environments.
• Must be registered as a **full-time student at a local accredited university**.
• Expected graduation date of **Spring 2027 or later**.
• Minimum cumulative **GPA of 2.8**.
• Ability to work **30–40 hours per week during the summer semester**.
• Ability to work **16–20 hours per week during the academic year**.
• Must be able to commute to **Waterloo, IA daily year-round**.
• Must be **18 years of age or older**.
• This position is **not available to students on immigration visas**.

## Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in **manufacturing**.
• Previous coding experience through an industry position or student learning position.

## Skills & Competencies

• Full-stack software development
• Web development
• Backend and frontend development
• Python
• TypeScript
• React
• SQL
• Databricks
• GitHub
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Redis
• Agile development
• Software testing
• Technical and architectural design
• Spec-driven development
• AI-assisted software development
• Problem solving
• Communication and collaboration

## Education & Experience

• **Education:** Currently pursuing a relevant degree; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines preferred.
• **Professional experience:** Not required; prior coding experience is preferred.
• **Student status:** Full-time student at a local accredited university.
• **Graduation:** Spring 2027 or later.
• **GPA:** 2.8 cumulative or above.

## Work Arrangement & Schedule

• **Location:** Waterloo, Iowa, US
• **Work Arrangement:** Onsite
• **Position Type:** Part-Time Student, year-round
• **Summer Schedule:** 30–40 hours per week
• **Academic Year Schedule:** 16–20 hours per week
• **Relocation Assistance:** Not provided
• **Commute:** Daily onsite attendance in Waterloo, IA is required year-round.

## Compensation & Benefits

• **Pay:** $15–$40 per hour, based on published rates for business function and education level.
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension
• Healthcare benefits with company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and onsite gyms at select locations
• Charitable contribution matching
• Employee Purchase Plan and discount programs
• Vacation and holiday pay

## Compliance / Additional Information

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Employment and benefit plans are subject to applicable company policies and official plan documents.

## Apply Now

Apply now for the **Part-Time Student - Software Engineer** position with John Deere in Waterloo, IA.