Caterpillar, Inc

Embedded Software Senior Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, and Python
  • Knowledge of the software development life cycle
  • Experience with unit testing and static code analysis tools
  • Familiarity with virtual machines and simulation environments
  • Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication abilities in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze user/client requirements for software specifications
  • Design, implement, and test software modules per requirements
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, or application issues
  • Utilize vendor-specific diagnostic guides and tools
  • Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements
  • Document requirements and tasks for software design
  • Collaborate within an Agile team environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Disability benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Role Definition:
In this role, you will collaborate within a dynamic team and contribute to the success of new technologies in the Machine Technology Platform Group. These applications are deployed on multiple mining machines such as trucks, loaders, dozers, drills, etc. This individual will participate in all the team's functions in an Agile environment and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating embedded software applications for machines.

What You Will Do:
• Gathering and analyzing user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification document.
• Design, implement, and test software modules according to requirement specifications.
• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities.
• Keep up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs by continuous learning.

What You Will Have:
• Requirements Analysis: Proficiency in requirements analysis tools and techniques; ability to gather, assess, and document requirements for successful system or software projects.
• Analytical Thinking: Understanding and using methods and resources that support thorough analysis; ability to identify the underlying causes of technical issues and develop different solutions to address them.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, applications, or operations.
• Effective Communications: Ability to clearly convey and interpret information using appropriate communication methods, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Describe tasks, tools and practices for covering software product requirements into a design.
• Demonstrate experience with all phases and deliverables of the product development methodology.
• Skilled in C/C++, Matlab/Simulink and Python programming languages, with experience in developing and debugging software applications using these languages.
• Familiarity with virtual machines and simulation environment.

Top Candidates Will Have:
• Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++ and Python
• Experience with Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, SSL.
• Experience with unit testing and static code analysis tools.
• Experience using debugging tools for embedded systems (e.g. Lauterbach, GDB, Wireshark)

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 with this position.
• 10% travel is required for this role

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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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:
June 10, 2026 - June 16, 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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