Linux C++ Software Engineer – Embedded / Machine Control
About The Position
Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT), a joint venture between Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble Inc., is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer for its Integration and Commissioning product group. The group develops and supports systems software, commissioning workflows, and infrastructure for Machine System Software across grade-control machines. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance C++ software for machine-control applications in Linux environments. The engineer will take technical ownership of complex software components, contribute to architecture and design decisions, and work closely with cross-functional and distributed teams. Alongside hands-on development, the role includes guiding engineers, leading technical discussions and code reviews, and promoting engineering practices that improve software quality, reliability, maintainability, and team productivity. The position is based on-site in Dayton, Ohio, with 0–10% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of professional C++ software development experience.
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
- Experience developing and debugging multithreaded applications in Linux-based environments.
- Experience developing complex machine-control, real-time, embedded, or highly integrated software applications.
- Ability to design maintainable software and apply sound unit-testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and code-quality practices.
- Ability to lead technical discussions, influence design decisions, mentor engineers, and resolve complex engineering problems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AI-assisted tools and methodologies to optimize software performance, streamline debugging, and accelerate development.
- Experience in Agile software development and proficiency with modern version-control systems such as Git.
- Experience with CAN, Ethernet-based application-layer protocols, and TCP/IP client-server communication.
- Working knowledge of real-time operating systems, Linux system internals, and embedded software development.
- Experience with C++ package-management tools such as Conan and familiarity with build and dependency-management practices.
- Experience with Python, GoLang, or Gherkin for scripting, automation, testing, or development support.
- Familiarity with machine-control systems, IoT concepts, or highly integrated industrial applications.
- Exposure to web technologies such as Angular.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement C++ software for complex machine-control applications, using multithreading in Linux environments.
- Deliver and support software components for commissioning workflows and machine integration within the Trimble Earthworks ecosystem.
- Translate high-level system requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
- Apply object-oriented design, software engineering principles, and coding best practices.
- Lead design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for commissioning and machine-integration software.
- Take technical ownership of complex software components and problems, lead technical reviews, and resolve challenging engineering issues.
- Mentor and guide engineers through actionable feedback and support.
- Promote engineering practices that improve software quality, maintainability, and team productivity.
- Ensure comprehensive unit, integration, and system-level test coverage.
- Conduct root-cause analysis of complex system-level issues and develop sustainable solutions.
- Drive improvements in software quality, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Partner with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and engineering teams to deliver software solutions.
- Contribute to planning, estimation, requirements analysis, and delivery activities.
- Coordinate with distributed teams to resolve technical dependencies, risks, and issues, and communicate status to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- Time-off plans and retirement plans.
- Tax savings plans for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses, offered by most businesses.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
