Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Caterpillar•Irving, IL

13d•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. As part of a growing engineering team, you will help develop next-generation collision mitigation technologies for Caterpillar construction products. You will design and deliver software solutions that integrate camera, radar, and intelligent sensing technologies to enhance machine safety, performance, and automation capabilities.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Software Development : Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Strong experience developing C++ applications in a Linux environment.
Background working with camera-based perception systems, computer vision technologies, or sensor integration.
Experience with radar technologies, object detection, or collision avoidance systems.
Experience with Automotive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
Familiarity with ROS and/or ROS2 frameworks.

Responsibilities

Develop C++ software for collision mitigation systems used across Caterpillar construction products, operating within a Linux-based development environment.
Design, integrate, and validate camera and radar-based perception features that help improve machine awareness, obstacle detection, and operator safety.
Collaborate with a growing cross-functional team to deliver advanced autonomy-related capabilities, leveraging technologies such as ADAS principles and ROS/ROS2 frameworks.