Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Moline, IL

Part-Time Student Software EngineerJohn Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline Function: Technology (CA) Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineer - Moline, IL - 120790 Onsite/Remote: Onsite PositionNote: 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.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Part Time Student for John Deere World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, you will:Design, implement, and operationalize systems using large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models.This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas.What Skills You NeedIdeally, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or others may apply.Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university.Graduation date of Spring 2028 or later.Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.Available to work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year.Available to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester.Build and integrate LLM-powered features, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent frameworks, tool use, and conversational interfaces.Evaluate and implement open-source and commercial foundation models (text, code, image, multimodal).Develop embedding pipelines, vector search, and hybrid search strategies.Must be able to commute to the work location on scheduled workdays.What Makes You Stand OutFamiliarity with orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or LlamaIndex.Proficiency in Python (preferred) and Java, with hands-on experience in LLM workflows.Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Strong software engineering fundamentals in distributed systems, API development, and performance optimization.Experience building microservices, event-driven systems, or real-time inference services.Strong understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies for AI systems, and observability toolsAt 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 arrangementsHighly competitive base paySavings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings AccountAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTuition assistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locationsCharitable contribution matchEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal useVacation and Holiday Pay$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package be 18 years of age or older to apply