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Staff Control System Software Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

💰 $185,700/yr($123,804/yr – $185,700/yr)

About the role

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) - 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