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Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.

Mossville, ILFull-time$113–169K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$113–169K/yr
Location
Mossville, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Caterpillar seeks an Embedded Software Senior Engineer to design, build, test, and support embedded software for diesel engines and electronic control systems. The role includes developing software architecture and requirements, verifying and validating software, troubleshooting defects, and improving system efficiency and stability. The position is based at the company’s Chillicothe, Illinois facility and requires working onsite five days a week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded Software DesignEmbedded Controls DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementGitClearCaseC ProgrammingModel-Based Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science With Embedded Focus, or Related Field or Master's in Same or Related Field4 Years Embedded Software or Related Experience With Bachelor's or 3 Years With Master's2 Years Concurrent C Programming and Model-Based Development Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Mossville, Illinois

Full time

R0000402868

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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Senior Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Building AC, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Manage technical design, build and test library or application software used in embedded systems on diesel engines. Design and develop software for embedded electronic control systems including architectural design of software structure and functionality, requirements development, verification and validation of software and troubleshoot software or system defects. Develop, design, implement and tests software of embedded devices and systems as well as monitor and enhance the efficiency and stability of the systems. Gather and analyze user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification (SRS) document. Write and implement source codes of embedded systems and enhance code samples of existing systems. Test and debug embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance. Collaborate with other teams to provide post production support. Seek discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information as well as explain variances. Organize and prioritize the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identify many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantify the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Actively participates in team meetings. Share information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively. Provide effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Continuously build knowledge and keep up to date on technical and procedural job components. Help others solve technical or procedural problems or issues. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Focus or a related field and 4 years of experience as an embedded software senior engineer, senior electronic engineer, senior electrical engineer and senior computer engineering engineer or related occupation. In the alternative, the employer will accept a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Focus or a related field and 3 years of experience as an embedded software senior engineer, senior electronic engineer, senior electrical engineer and senior computer engineering engineer or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Designing, building and testing embedded software; (2) Developing diesel engine and/or machine embedded controls software; (3) Using configuration management such as GIT, Clearcase or related tools; and (4) 2 years concurrent experience with C programming and model based development for embedded systems. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers , search [Embedded Software Senior Engineer / R0000402868] # LI-DNI

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 29, 2026 - February 28, 2027

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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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,311 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$113–169K/yr
  • Illinois median$113–169K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$130–194K/yr964 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $141K, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($141K) — in the middle half of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Illinois and 1,311 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,086 postings).
Education
569 of the 1,311 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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