UX Engineer, Tractors
Date: Dec 16, 2025
Location: Urbandale, Iowa, US
Company: John Deere
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.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Urbandale
Function: User Experience (CA)
Title: UX Engineer, Tractors - 117128
Onsite/Remote:Remote Position
This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.
Your Responsibilities
As a UX Engineer, Tractors for John Deere ISG located in Urbandale, IA, you will….
- Mentor designers, dive deep into technical challenges, and help shape the future of tractor experiences.
- Be part of a close-knit, collaborative Operator Experience group that values creativity, learning, and teamwork.
- Discover, Define, Design and lead Delivery of in-cab experiences with shared responsibility for integration of cross-domain technology with other UX team members
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX Design, Systems Engineering, Customer Support, Marketing, and Software team members to deliver a best-in-class user experience to John Deere customers.
- Plan, coordinate, and perform validation activities for a variety of projects from a sub-system to a product level.
This position can be done remotely for candidates currently based in Iowa, but will require willingness/ability to travel up to 75% to test sites.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
- 3 or more years of applied experience in User Experience Design or Research
- 5 or more years of experience working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, software development, marketing, and business leaders
- Strong communication skills and an ability to lead teams through the user centered design process
- 3 or more years of experience of communicating research methodology, design concepts, data analysis, and test results to abroad range of stakeholders
- Experience creating embedded software solution User Interfaces
- Experience applying Human Factors principles in the Agriculture Equipment industry
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience using UX metrics to provide insights to product and engineering groups
- Experience applying Human Factors principles in Tractor design
- Experience with design collaboration software (Sketch, Figma)
- Experience with software project management tools (Azure Dev Ops)
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or comparable work experience or certifications
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 and performance bonuses
- 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
$86,028.00 - $129,036.00 + 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.
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