Senior Embedded Software Designer/Concepteur principal de logiciels embarqués

Caterpillar; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Designer in Montreal. You will develop innovative mining technologies and collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and strong analytical skills. Join us to create a more sustainable future together.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve organizational problems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working cooperatively in teams.
• Ability to develop technological solutions for challenges.
• Demonstrated skills in delivering results despite adversity.
• Knowledge of software development tools and practices.
• Ability to analyze and record business functionality requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document embedded and system control software.
• Participate in design decision discussions with project teams.
• Resolve detected issues and maintain software continuously.
• Prioritize competing projects and tasks.
• Develop software following Agile methodology.
• Collaborate with customers to translate requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Teamwork

Technical Excellence

Producing Results

Software Development

Requirements Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Engineering

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.

Peck Tech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. since 2020, specializes in advanced sensing, monitoring, and control technologies for both open-pit and underground mining. With over 30 years of industry collaboration, Peck Tech bridges the gap between OEMs, OTMs, mining customers, and research institutions to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Based in Montreal, the multidisciplinary team brings deep expertise across electrical, mechanical, software, and mining engineering. Currently, Peck Tech is leading the development of autonomous blasthole drilling and precision mining innovations for Caterpillar’s global mining customers.

Role: Senior Embedded Software Designer, Peck Tech Digital Technology team

You will develop new mining technologies including machine monitoring and control systems that will define the next generations of Caterpillar products. You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for proof of concept development, deployment, integration, testing verification and validation.

Additional Information

• Location: Montreal, QC (Canada)
• Required Travel: Up to 30% (Domestic/International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• Canada Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• This position requires the selected individual to work onsite at the Montreal, QC office.

What You Will Do

• Implement embedded and system control software including design, unit testing, and documentation.
• Contribute to design decisions and discussions with project teams.
• Take ownership to resolve any detected issues and maintain the software on a continuous basis, providing support to the QA team and for field escalated issues.
• Prioritize competing projects and tasks.
• Develop following Agile methodology, contribute to daily SCRUM sessions.
• Recognize opportunities to improve the performance of software modules, engineering practices, tooling, and other quality system processes and deliverables.
• Collaborate with customers. Translate user requirements into software requirements.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic 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.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Producing Results: Understanding of the criticality of getting things done in spite of current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• Previous professional experience in MWD, 3D dataset processing and data analytics and digital mining data architecture.

What You Will Get

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience and why it’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career at Caterpillar.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Posting Dates: September 29, 2025 - October 19, 2025

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

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