Technical Lead Architect – Core Information Software (C++, Embedded Linux)

Caterpillar Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chennai seeks a highly experienced Technical Lead Architect to steer the architecture, design, and development of Telematics and Core Information Software platforms. You will be hands‑on and lead teams across architecture reviews, design decisions, and coding in modern C++ on embedded Linux.

This senior role requires 14+ years of software experience, deep systems knowledge, and the ability to influence multiple teams while delivering scalable, high‑performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• 14+ years of software development experience in Telematics, Connected Systems, or Embedded Software.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive software architecture for Telematics and Core Information platforms.
• Lead technical design reviews and engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain scalable, high‑performance software in C++/Embedded Linux.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Design and implement middleware using MQTT, ROS2 and gRPC.
• Drive CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Lead performance optimization and debugging of complex embedded systems.
• Champion Agentic AI frameworks to boost development productivity.

Skills

Modern C++

C

Python

Object‑Oriented

Embedded Linux

Software Architecture

MQTT

ROS2

gRPC

TCP/IP Networking

Multi-threading

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS / Electronics / Embedded Systems

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

Perf

Wireshark

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation Telematics and Core Information Software platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern C++, Embedded Linux, distributed systems, and software architecture, while remaining hands‑on in coding, debugging, and technical problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive software architecture for Telematics and Core Information Software platforms.

Lead technical design, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices.

Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions using C & modern C++.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Design and implement middleware and communication frameworks using MQTT, ROS2, and gRPC.

Drive software quality through code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

Lead performance optimization, root cause analysis, and debugging of complex embedded systems.

Champion AI-powered engineering practices and adoption of Agentic AI frameworks to improve software development productivity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.

14+ years of experience in software development with significant experience in Telematics, Connected Systems, or Embedded Software.

Skills Descripter:

Strong hands‑on expertise in C, Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), Python and Object‑Oriented Programming.

Deep understanding of software design principles, SOLID principles, and design patterns.

Extensive experience with Embedded Linux development and system architecture.

Strong knowledge of:

MQTT

ROS2

gRPC

TCP/IP Networking

Multi-threaded and Distributed Systems

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Agile development methodologies.

Proficiency with debugging, profiling, and performance analysis tools such as GDB, Valgrind, Perf, and Wireshark.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in telematics, connected vehicle, IoT, or edge computing platforms.

Knowledge of cloud-connected architectures and Edge AI solutions.

Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and Agentic AI frameworks across the software development lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring

Strong architectural thinking combined with hands‑on technical execution.

Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams.

Passion for software quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance software platforms.

Posting Dates:

September 22, 2026 - October 5, 2026

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