Senior Control Software Developer

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

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Melbourne seeks a Senior Robotic Control Software Engineer to drive high‑quality software for underground technology, enabling autonomous machine operations and production monitoring within MineStar Underground.

You will work with onboard and offboard systems, mentor team members, and push toward full automation while applying C++ and Python, multi‑threaded embedded development, and strong control theory knowledge. This role is onsite five days a week with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and PhD in engineering required.
• 4+ years of mining controls software development.
• Strong analytical skills in robotics and control theory.
• Experience with multi-threaded embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Be part of Underground Technology Controls Software Team with stakeholders on schedule, process, and quality goals.
• Follow Scrum/SAFe Agile methodologies for SDLC to deliver commitments.
• Research and develop robotic control software for remote-controlled machines.
• Debug, diagnose root causes, and fix software bugs and architecture defects.
• Deliver quality software with thorough reviews and validations.
• Collaborate with architects and cross-disciplinary teams; participate in design reviews.
• Advance the robotic automated test environment toward 100% automation.

Skills

C++

Python

Objected oriented programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree & PhD in an accredited Engineering field

Job description

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.

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 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