Autonomy Embedded Software Architect – Real-Time C/C++, AUTOSAR

ApplyMint; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Incentive bonus

Job summary

This engineering role at Caterpillar develops embedded control systems for autonomous remote-controlled machines. You will shape software architecture, design robust real-time code, and ensure traceability from requirements to validated software across distributed teams.

Ideal candidates have AUTOSAR, embedded C/C++, and experience with modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink in RTOS environments. The role requires collaboration across global teams and up to 10% travel, onsite in Irving, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong expertise in embedded C/C++ development in RTOS environments.
• Proven experience in software architecture and embedded/autonomy systems.
• Deep knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic preferred), including BSW and RTE.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and structured methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink) in embedded environments.
• Experience with vehicle/machine networks (CAN, Ethernet).
• Proficiency with development tools (GIT, debuggers, cross-compilers).
• Ability to collaborate with and lead distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive software architecture for Remote Control and autonomy systems on embedded platforms.
• Design, develop, and review real-time embedded control software.
• Lead AUTOSAR-based software architecture and development using Embedded C/C++.
• Define and govern software requirements with traceability to system and customer needs.
• Architect and guide software integration across system, hardware, and platform layers.
• Standardize machine interfaces across platforms.
• Support cybersecurity and functional safety in software design and validation.
• Support Sprint planning and execution.
• Drive software verification, validation, and quality practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and lead root cause analysis and resolution.
• Align delivery with global teams, platform initiatives, and production readiness goals.
• Mentor software developers and provide technical leadership across distributed teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

AUTOSAR

Real-time OS

Software architecture

GIT & debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Git

Debuggers

Cross-compilers

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/Ethernet

Job description

This engineering role at Caterpillar develops embedded control systems for autonomous remote-controlled machines. You will shape software architecture, design robust real-time code, and ensure traceability from requirements to validated software across distributed teams.

Ideal candidates have AUTOSAR, embedded C/C++, and experience with modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink in RTOS environments. The role requires collaboration across global teams and up to 10% travel, onsite in Irving, TX.