Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition:
In this role as an Embedded Software Senior Engineer, you will collaborate within a dynamic team and contribute to the success of new technologies in the Machine Technology Platform Group. You will help design, develop, and test software focusing on iterative development and fast delivery of features utilizing up-to-date technologies. To excel in this role, you must be able to write and test high quality production code and enjoy solving challenging problems.

Responsibilities:
• Contributes to requirements generation and architecture design considerations for Linux based applications.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and analyze the risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decisions on resolution.
• Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle.
• Develop production quality C/C++ software including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation

What You Will Have:
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and good understanding of application system designs/program specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux software development, including real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS.
• Proficiency in GoogleTest-based unit testing and embedded build system workflows
• Strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash) and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across embedded, validation, and systems engineering teams.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.

Top Candidate Will Have:
• Experience with configuration management tools like Git
• Exposure to CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Experience with Docker, Lauterbach, SonarQube, CI/CD, Jenkins
• Has knowledge of working with Open Source libraries
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

Additional Details:
• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• 10% travel is required for this role

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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