Senior Control Software Developer

Caterpillar Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Melbourne, Australia seeks a Senior Robotic Control Software Engineer to advance MineStar Underground systems, enabling autonomous machine operations and advanced testing.

You will work with embedded, multi-threaded software, contribute to SAFe/ Scrum practices, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines. Travel up to 20% to Caterpillar Proving Grounds. This position requires onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree & PhD in Engineering (accredited).
• 4+ years in mining controls software development.
• Strong analytical skills with robotics and control theories.
• Experience with new algorithms, simulations, modelling and performance analysis.
• Advanced skills in C++, Python, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience developing multi-threaded embedded applications with debugging.

Responsibilities

• Be part of Underground Technology Controls Software Team with stakeholders on schedule, process, and quality goals.
• Follow Scrum and SAFe Agile SDLC to deliver commitments.
• Research and develop robotic control software for remote-controlled machines to meet performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex software to identify root causes and fix defects and architecture issues.
• Deliver quality software backed by code reviews and validations.
• Collaborate with architects and cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenges and participate in design reviews.
• Progress the robotic automated test environment toward 100% automation of Area Isolation Management System Testing.

Skills

Robotics & control theories

Algorithm development

C++

Python

Object-oriented programming

Embedded software debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree & PhD in Engineering

Tools

Linux OS

Interfaces

Database

Microservices

Middleware

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Senior Robotic Control Software Engineer

Location: Melbourne (or willing to relocate)

Travel: To Caterpillar Proving Grounds as required (up to 20%)

As an Underground Technology Senior Robotic Control Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring delivery of a high-quality product.

The MineStar Underground systems are used in an integrated mine environment, to enable autonomous machine operations, production recording management and monitoring in underground mining applications, using onboard and offboard software and systems.

You will continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach enterprise team members, and deepen your professional network.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Be a part of the Underground Technology Controls Software Team, engaging with stakeholders on schedule, process, and quality goals.
• Be a role model who follows Scrum and SAFe Agile methodologies for SDLC to deliver all commitments.
• Research and develop robotic control software for remote-controlled machines to meet required performance.
• Able to comprehend complex software, troubleshoot problems for root causes and fix software bugs and architecture defects
• Deliver quality software solutions backed by uncompromised code reviews and validations.
• Work with architects and cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenging problems and participate in design reviews.
• Continuation of the robotic automated test environment, progressing it to allow for eventual 100% automation of Area Isolation Management System Testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree & PhD in an accredited Engineering field.
• 4+ years of mining controls software development
• Strong analytical skills and competent in robotics and control theories
• New algorithm developments, simulations, modelling and performance analysis experience
• Advanced skills in C++, Python, objected oriented programming
• Developed software for multi-threaded embedded applications with good debugging experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns and test-driven development.
• Work independently and to communicate with others in a variety of work environments.
• Self-motivated to solve problems and guide changes.
• Familiarity with Interfaces, Database, Microservices, Middleware and Linux OS.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 28, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply