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Software Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Johnston, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2027
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to provide support to John Deere's Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) for the development of Gen 4 and Gen 5 display software. This includes the design, software development, analysis of new features, and resolution of Gen 4 and Gen 5 software defects.
Tools & Technologies:
  • C, C .
  • Google Testing Framework (GTest).
  • GMock.
  • Squish.
  • Python.
  • Qt.
  • TCP/IP.
  • Bash.
  • GDB.
  • Rally.
  • Code Collaborator.
  • CAN.
  • ARM and Client-Based Hardware.
  • Git / GitKraken.
  • Linux & Windows.

Job Duties:

  • Work as a Software Engineer on the Gen4/5 and 2630 Display Software Apps QI and RRT team, responsible for planning and efficient execution of system activities.
  • Develop, debug, and investigate application software issues related to embedded applications and firmware for target systems.
  • Implement and test software for Gen4/5 and 2630 Display Universal Displays.
  • Work on performance-related tasks, platform applications (Tractor, Sprayer, etc.), and language-related defects to improve overall operating system performance.
  • Work with different types of machines in the HIL lab to accurately diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Develop software for John Deere displays using C, C , Shell Scripting, Python, Qt, TCP/IP, and SQLite for Wind River Linux and Windows platforms.
  • Integrate off-the-shelf third-party middleware such as Boost, DDS, Spatial Lite, and Red Bend.
  • Integrate Qt, Docker, CAN, and other networking stacks.
  • Analyze defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Write tests to validate software fixes.
  • Analyze backtraces and core files and debug software using GDB.
  • Analyze application performance and provide solutions to improve performance.
  • Perform code integration and monitor build pipelines.
  • Investigate and resolve build pipeline failures.

Required Skills:

  • 1 3 years of product testing of electronics or product development experience.
  • 1 3 years of experience working in a team environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Understanding of product development phases.

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