Senior Control Software Developer

Caterpillar Brazil; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Robotic Control Software Engineer to help deliver high-quality MineStar Underground systems for autonomous machine operations, production recording, and monitoring in underground mining environments.

You will work with onboard and offboard software, mentor team members, contribute to design reviews, and advance automated testing toward full area isolation management testing. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PhD in an accredited Engineering field.
• 4+ years of mining controls software development.
• Strong analytical skills with robotics and control theory knowledge.
• Experience with C++, Python and multi-threaded embedded software.
• Experience in simulations, modeling and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Be part of Underground Technology Controls Software Team and align with schedule, process, and quality goals.
• Follow Scrum and SAFe Agile methodologies for SDLC to deliver commitments.
• Research and develop robotic control software for remote-controlled machines.
• Troubleshoot complex software to fix root causes and defects.
• Contribute to design reviews and advance automated testing toward full automation.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics control

Embedded systems

Debugging

SDLC Scrum SAFe

Education

Bachelor’s degree & PhD in Engineering

Tools

Linux OS

Database

Microservices

Middleware

Interfaces

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: 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.

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 deepening 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

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.