ADAS Architect

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

3d•$147,760 - $240,110•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring an ADAS Architect to design and deliver software for robotic, automated, and safety-critical machines. The work spans robotics and autonomy, build systems, operator and machine safety systems, and software that operates alongside existing machines, infrastructure, and products. The position involves developing software and observing its operation in real-world environments. The role includes proving software works through test reviews, analysis, witnessed testing, and certification support. It also involves building and tuning build, integration, and release pipelines; incorporating new technologies, including AI; solving integration challenges; and sharing expertise through code reviews, feedback, and coaching. The position requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. It is based onsite at Caterpillar’s Irving, Texas office five days per week and requires up to 10% domestic travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
10 or more years of experience supporting platform-level development projects and interfacing with internal development groups.
Proven experience supporting product development for on-road or off-road software engineering projects.
Experience architecting and designing major or multiple products.
Understanding of design considerations for embedded, real-time, database, operating system, and web environments.
Ability to lay out architecture options and tradeoffs, estimate design costs, and evaluate design and architecture choices.
Hands-on experience in an applied AI area such as perception, autonomy, or anomaly detection.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, tailor documents and presentations to an audience, and provide feedback and coaching.
Ability to manage shifting priorities and handle multiple efforts concurrently.
Ability to advise and mentor others, think through technical ripple effects, and take ownership of results.
Ability to support team go-to-market strategy, identify potential partnerships, and make evidence-based recommendations.
Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Irving, Texas and travel up to 10%.
Successful completion of a drug screen as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with core robotics planning-level development projects.
Experience supporting ADAS product development in heavy machinery, automotive, or related industries.
Experience with NVIDIA hardware.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and release software for robotic, automated, and safety-critical machines.
Review test results and analysis, witness tests, and help obtain software certification.
Build and tune build, integration, and release pipelines.
Help develop operator and machine safety systems that protect people and equipment.
Apply new technologies, including AI, to improve software capabilities.
Resolve challenges arising when new software is integrated with existing machines, infrastructure, and products.
Share knowledge, review code, and help other engineers develop their skills.
Lead software product architecture and design activities, including design reviews and walkthroughs.
Advise on technical solutions, mentor teammates, and help define, analyze, and deliver solutions to business problems.
Track market trends, opportunities, and risks, and make recommendations on complex or conflicting options.
Define requirements for AI solution design and deployment, and test, troubleshoot, maintain, or update AI systems and equipment.