Embedded Software Senior Team Lead

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role partners with business unit leaders, L6 machine NPI and Technology leaders, and L6 Machine System Team leaders to define, enable, and communicate the integration of edge AI solutions on machines. The role leads strategic planning for edge AI deployment, owns NPI deliverables for integrating edge AI subsystems with L6 machine systems, and provides people and technical leadership in system integration and software development. It also leads the creation, adoption, and maintenance of processes for designing and developing systems, products, services, and technologies. The position is onsite five days per week in Irving, Texas, with 10% travel. Relocation assistance may be available under Caterpillar policies; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding.
Ability to summarize and simplify complex technical concepts in clear language appropriate to the audience.
Knowledge of general L6 systems and various application methods, with the ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational short-term and tactical 1–2-year planning in support of business goals.
Knowledge of decision-making processes, tools, and techniques, and ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple organizations.
Experience in software and systems development and deployment.
Experience with NPI deployment in machine systems and programs.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning for edge AI solution deployment on machines, developing short- and long-range technology plans with prime product L6 groups and business partner technology leads.
Align technology plans with organizational goals while building team capability and driving continuous improvement.
Own NPI deliverables for integrating edge AI subsystems with L6 machine systems, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
Communicate program status and timing for L6 machine and technology solution integration to stakeholders and product teams.
Provide people and technical leadership in system integration and software development, aligned with the enterprise technical strategy.
Lead the creation, adoption, and maintenance of processes used to design and develop systems, products, services, and technologies.
Collaborate with global engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver functional, integrated systems that meet design goals.