Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Mossville, Illinois

Irving, Texas

Full time

R0000398298

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.

As part of a growing engineering team, you will help develop next-generation collision mitigation technologies for Caterpillar construction products. You will design and deliver software solutions that integrate camera, radar, and intelligent sensing technologies to enhance machine safety, performance, and automation capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Develop C++ software for collision mitigation systems used across Caterpillar construction products, operating within a Linux-based development environment.

• Design, integrate, and validate camera and radar-based perception features that help improve machine awareness, obstacle detection, and operator safety.

• Collaborate with a growing cross-functional team to deliver advanced autonomy-related capabilities, leveraging technologies such as ADAS principles and ROS/ROS2 frameworks.

What You Will Have:

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Software Development : Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Strong experience developing C++ applications in a Linux environment.

• Background working with camera-based perception systems, computer vision technologies, or sensor integration.

• Experience with radar technologies, object detection, or collision avoidance systems.

• Experience with Automotive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)

• Familiarity with ROS and/or ROS2 frameworks.

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL or Irving, TX office.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

• This position will require up to 10% travel

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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

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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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.