Embedded Software Senior Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The individual hired for this position will collaborate with the software, tools and technology teams to enable and support common architecture for Linux based application. The individual will provide team mentorship that includes providing schedule adherence and alignment. Reporting to stakeholders will be required on a regular basis to ensure alignment to organizational commitments.

Requirements

Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Demonstrated experience in Linux software development, including real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS.
Proficiency in testing framework like google test and embedded build system workflows
Strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash) and debugging skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across embedded, validation, and systems engineering teams.
Accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Experience with configuration management tools like Git and open source libraries.
Exposure to CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
Experience with Docker, Lauterbach, SonarQube, CI/CD, Jenkins
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with a diverse group

Responsibilities

Collaborate with system teams and contribute to requirements generation and architecture design considerations for Linux based applications.
Collaborate with cross functional teams and analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Lead and mentor a small team; influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to adopt standardized processes and tooling.
Manage E2E adoption and governance responsibilities while tracking and reporting essential quality and compliance performance indicators.
Provide program status and development timing updates to stakeholders.
Team mentorship that includes strategy emphasis and alignment to organizational goals.