Caterpillar, Inc

Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field anticipated
  • 5-7 years of experience in embedded systems and platform architecture
  • Strong expertise in Linux-based embedded systems, C++, and AI software toolchains
  • In-depth knowledge of AI workloads, inference engines, and edge computing
  • Proven ability in debugging system-level issues across hardware and software

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain embedded Linux software for AI accelerated platforms
  • Develop high-performance C++ components for real-time systems
  • Integrate and optimize applications using the AI software ecosystem
  • Enable AI inference pipelines on embedded GPUs
  • Conduct root cause analysis of performance issues in embedded environments
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive bonus and voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Embedded Software Senior Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate embedded software solutions on AI accelerated platforms for advanced, high-performance systems. This role requires deep expertise in Linux-based embedded systems, C++, AI software toolchains, and system-level debugging, with growing emphasis on AI workloads, inference engines, and LLM-based capabilities at the edge.

You will work at the intersection of hardware, operating systems, middleware, and AI acceleration, delivering robust, production-quality software for next-generation platforms.

Additional Information:
  • Location: Dallas, TX (United States)
  • Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic & International)
  • Relocation Offered: Yes
  • Sponsorship Offered: None


What You Will Do:
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for AI accelerated compute platforms (CPU/GPU/SoC)
  • Develop high-performance C++ components for embedded and real-time systems
  • Integrate and optimize applications using the AI software ecosystem (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT, DeepStream, JetPack)
  • Enable and optimize AI inference pipelines on embedded GPUs, including model deployment, acceleration, and performance tuning
  • Work with LLM-related workloads at the edge, including model integration, inference optimization, and system constraints analysis
  • Debug complex system-level issues across hardware, Linux kernel, drivers, middleware, and applications
  • Perform root cause analysis of performance, stability, and functional issues in embedded environments
  • Develop and execute validation and verification strategies, including unit, integration, and system testing
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, AI/ML, and platform teams to ensure end-to-end solution readiness
  • Optimize software for performance, latency, memory footprint, and power consumption
  • Support software bring-up on new hardware platforms and assist with board support package (BSP) integration
  • Contribute to software architecture decisions, technical reviews, and coding standards
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex embedded and AI-enabled systems


What You Have (Required Skills):
  • Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
  • Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
  • Producing Results: Understanding of the criticality of getting things done in spite of current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.


What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years in platform architecture, edge computing, and embedded systems with proven strategic leadership.
  • Expertise in edge AI frameworks, hardware acceleration, real-time systems and edge security
  • Familiarity with IoT ecosystems, industrial edge platforms, and cloud-edge orchestration.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking abilities.


What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team- creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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.

Posting Dates:
July 14, 2026 - July 28, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

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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