Autonomy Architect – Lead Real-World Autonomous Systems

Caterpillar Brazil; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Autonomy Application Architect to own vehicle-level autonomy solutions and lead a team of autonomy engineers.

You will design and implement autonomous systems from requirements to production, collaborating with software, hardware, and platform teams to deliver scalable solutions across simulation, proof of concept, and production release. The role requires strong technical excellence, the ability to translate complex customer needs into executable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into technical specs for autonomous systems.
• Experience with production-grade software in autonomous or embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomous machine systems from requirements to production.
• Identify technology solutions to meet customer needs and evaluate alternatives.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and platform teams to deliver scalable autonomous solutions.
• Estimate project time and cost to enable prioritization and management.
• Lead risk and benefit analysis and execute phased delivery from simulation to production.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

SiL/HiL

Linux development

Caterpillar Command ecosystem

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Autonomy Application Architect to own vehicle-level autonomy solutions and lead a team of autonomy engineers.

You will design and implement autonomous systems from requirements to production, collaborating with software, hardware, and platform teams to deliver scalable solutions across simulation, proof of concept, and production release. The role requires strong technical excellence, the ability to translate complex customer needs into executable