Caterpillar, Inc

Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of software development tools and ability to produce software solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on results
  • Effective communication skills for clear information exchange
  • Analytical thinking to identify root causes and alternatives

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of new telematics solutions for EMD
  • Refine software requirements for control and telematics systems
  • Develop automation algorithms for machine control
  • Integrate controls into embedded software
  • Plan and execute software tests to ensure requirements are met
  • Collaborate with partners on telematics strategy
  • Represent EMD in corporate telematics strategy and execution

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division (EMD) is hiring a Connectivity / Control Engineer (internally known as Embedded Software Senior Engineer) with expertise in machine telematics, off-board interfaces (i.e. VisionLink), and controls development. In this role you will work on the exciting and technically challenging New Technology team with focus on earthmoving products.  This team is responsible for developing and demonstrating new technologies in areas of telematics, safety, productivity, remote control, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous machine control systems.  Desire is that you would have experience in both telematics and controls but open to candidates with skills in just one area with desire and willingness to learn the other.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

  • Lead Telematic focused new technology solution development for EMD
  • Refine or develop software requirements for the control and telematics systems
  • Develop algorithms for sensing, planning, and control to support machine automation
  • Integrate controls into embedded software
  • Plan and execute software and controls tests on machine to confirm they meet solution and customer requirements.
  • Align telematics strategy with partners in Cat Digital, Cat Technology, PG Business Units
  • Telematics expert to represent EMD for corporate telematics strategy and execution

What You Have (Core Skills)

  • Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
  • Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and ability to produce software solutions in line with product requirements.
  • Producing Results: Ability to get things done, utilize resources, and leverage partner support to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication and ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

  • Experience with telematics hardware and software including ability to transmit data wirelessly
  • Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications 
  • Experience with Python, Matlab/Simulink, C++, and/or ROS.
  • Experience with VisionLink interfaces  
  • Understanding of machine software systems, interfaces and data log files
  • Previous Caterpillar Digital postion

Additional Details

  • Work location: IL-Peoria (Building AB or PPG)
  • Requires five days a week in office
  • Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role
  • Visa sponsorship IS available for this role.
  • Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international

 

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:

May 29, 2026 - June 14, 2026

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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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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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