Software Engineering Intern

AG LEADER TECHNOLOGYAG LEADER TECHNOLOGYAmes, Iowa, United States
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9/4/2026

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Intern

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Core responsibilities

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design, build, and test embedded and Linux-based software solutions. Deliver high-quality code within sprints while participating in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements overview

Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. Requires some coursework or project experience in C++ and comfort working in a Linux environment.

Key skills

C++LinuxEmbedded systemsSoftware engineeringProblem solvingAgile practicesCode reviewsPythonMathematicsCollaborationRoot cause analysis

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY

Industry

Farming

Employees

274

Type

Privately Held

Size

201-500 employees

A recognized pioneer in the industry, Ag Leader was founded in 1992 and offers a complete line of proven precision farming technology that is easy to use and integrates seamlessly with a farmer’s existing machinery. The company is family-owned and operated and solely focused on precision farming technology. Headquartered in Ames, Iowa, Ag Leader is a global company that continues to innovate and automate tasks that optimize field activities across every season.

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Job categories

SoftwareEngineeringAgricultureTechnology

Description

The Culture Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 30 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team that provides year-round solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. We are improving the lives of farmers. We are increasing the efficiency of production agriculture around the world. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators revolutionizing agriculture. The Opportunity Join a cross-functional team of engineers building the software that helps farmers plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently — real products, used by real customers, not a side project.  The Software Engineering Team builds integrated solutions to enable farmers to automate their work, better understand and plan their operations, and improve the performance of their equipment. These teams create, iterate, and implement these innovative Ag Leader products from first concept to initial production sales orders. As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers who will mentor you as you contribute to embedded and Linux-based systems that ship. You'll have real ownership over your work, real feedback on it, and real support while you learn — this is a place to grow your skills, not just prove them. The Right Person Will * Contribute and thrive in a cross-functional team environment  * Commit to bringing their best every day  * Delight in problem solving no matter the problem  * Be flexible and willing to work in a variety of programming languages  * Give and receive constructive feedback to others  Responsibilities * Collaborate with your team to design, build, and test solutions that solve real customer problems * Lead the design, implementation, and testing of innovative software solutions that exceed customer needs * Deliver high-quality, working code within each sprint and demonstrate product features to stakeholders and company-wide audiences * Champion continuous improvement, agile practices, and change initiatives by identifying and resolving challenges using root cause analysis or similar methods * Take part in retrospectives and code reviews as a two-way conversation — share your perspective and receive feedback that helps you grow * Get hands-on experience across multiple programming languages and technologies as projects call for it Qualifications/Skills You don't need to check every box below — we're looking for strong potential and a willingness to learn as much as a finished skill set. * Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related engineering discipline * Some coursework or project experience in C++ (class projects, personal projects, or hackathons all count) * Comfort working in a Linux environment, or eagerness to learn * Curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to ask questions and give/receive feedback Nice to have, but not required: * Python scripting * Strong foundations in math Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or provide sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Ag Leader is a drug-free work environment. All offers for employment are contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Ag Leader participates in E-verify

Requirements

  • C++
  • Linux
  • Embedded systems
  • Software engineering
  • Problem solving
  • Agile practices
  • Code reviews
  • Python
  • Mathematics
  • Collaboration
  • Root cause analysis

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