Embedded Software Senior Engineer-1

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Role Definition
As an Embedded Software Senior Engineer, you’ll join a team dedicated to developing and delivering innovative embedded software solutions for aftermarket upgrades. Your responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing software for embedded devices and systems, while ensuring efficiency and stability. You’ll support all phases of software activities—launch, development, validation, and production release—across multiple projects, leveraging Caterpillar electronic components and controls with aftermarket-specific requirements. Aftermarket Kits are distributed through the parts network and installed by dealers using service instructions released with the product. The Mossville AC-based team operates on short development cycles and collaborates directly with internal partners, dealers, and customers, fostering a creative environment focused on unique customer solutions. The role requires proven embedded software development and system integration experience, emerging leadership skills, and strong communication abilities. You’ll work with global teams in India and China, support stakeholder reviews and project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support collection and analysis of user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification (SRS) documentation.
• Write and Implement source code of embedded systems and enhance code samples of existing systems.
• Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
• Collaborate with other teams to provide post-production support and CI.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.
• Responsible for Design Reviews and Stakeholder Updates materials and support
• Efficiently delivers software for Aftermarket products to meet timelines.

What skills you will have:

• 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.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Top Candidates will have:

• 2+ years in research, design, develop, and test of low-layer embedded software, such as RTOS integrations, I/O drivers, boot loaders, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initializations, or communication networks (e.g. J1939/CAN/Ethernet) for electronic controls/display/telematics devices.
• Developed programs in ANSI C90 / C99 / similar for real-time embedded software development
• Utilized Python and shell scripting for automating build processes.
• Familiar with version management tools (e.g. Git) and related merging/management
• Conducted technical and code reviews and leadership of cross functional teams
• Progressive embedded software experience in control systems integration.

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time on site at the Mossville, IL AC office Monday to Friday.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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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