Caterpillar, Inc

Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience.
  • Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for software development.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and modeling standards.
  • Familiarity with software tools like Git, CANalyzer, and CANape.
  • Proficient in CAN/J1939 communication protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of transmission systems to enhance product performance.
  • Collaborate with application leads and architects to design and maintain transmission software.
  • Integrate software library modules and utilize code generation tools.
  • Conduct peer software architecture reviews.
  • Provide training and mentoring to developers.
  • Test and debug embedded software to improve quality.
  • Perform laboratory verification and Model in the Loop (MIL) testing.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Parental and adoption leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

This position is in the Drivetrain Systems and Software Team and will be responsible for supporting the development of transmission software and controls. In this role you will experience a combination of technical leadership, hands-on development and collaboration with various team members to ensure optimal performance and quality of transmission systems.

What You Will Do:
  • Provides technical leadership in the design, development, and enhancement of transmission systems to optimize products and system.
  • Interact with machine and transmission application leads and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain transmission software.
  • Integrate common software library modules and source code generated from a code generation tool.
  • Perform architect reviews on peer's software activities
  • Provide developer training and mentoring
  • Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
  • Perform laboratory verification of software along with performing Model in the Loop (MIL) testing.
  • Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing software and procedures
  • Provide technical direction in Identifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products.


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.
  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
  • Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.


Top candidates will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science
  • 7+ years of engineering experience is typically aligned with the seniority for this position
  • Expertise using MATLAB/Simulink for software development.
  • Expertise in software architecture and modeling standards
  • Extensive knowledge of software tools such as Git, CANalyzer, CANape, Software Debugger
  • CAN/J1939 communication protocols


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 available for this position
  • Travel is 10%


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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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 available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:
May 29, 2026 - June 9, 2026

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

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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