Software Engineer Intern

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Our Software Engineering team at CNH develops applications and technologies that support agricultural field computers. You will gain experience in software development and testing while contributing to projects that enable precision farming, connectivity, and automation.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to design, test, and implement software solutions that improve agricultural technology and support CNH’s innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and validation of embedded software for agricultural equipment and precision technology products.

• Support software engineers in implementing and debugging features written in C/C++ for real-time embedded control systems.

• Participate in software verification activities, including bench, simulation, and field testing.Analyze CAN/J1939 network traffic and assist with troubleshooting software and system integration issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, systems, validation, and product engineering.

• Support root cause investigations for customer-reported issues and internal defect reports.

• Present project results and technical findings to engineering leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university program.

• Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar programming language.

• Familiarity with software development fundamentals, debugging techniques, and version control concepts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience with embedded software applications, systems or microcontrollers.

• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts.

• Experience with Git, automated testing, or continuous integration tools.

• Interest in agriculture, autonomous systems, precision technology, or vehicle electronics.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $19.57 - $35.02 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

At CNH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. From competitive compensation to flexible work arrangements and opportunities for continuous development, our benefits reflect our commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered—both personally and professionally. We believe that when you’re given the tools to thrive, you can drive meaningful impact. At CNH, you’ll not only find the resources to succeed today—you’ll find the foundation to grow a career and build a future.

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US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.