Autonomy Embedded Software Engineer - Remote Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Wellness program

EAP

Discount programs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks an Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist (Software Architect) for the Remote Control section within Cat Technology.

You will join an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust embedded software for remote-controlled machines, leading architecture and coordinating across platforms and teams. You will apply AUTOSAR knowledge, embedded C/C++, RTOS experience, and modeling tools to deliver scalable software that integrates with hardware, system, and

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

AUTOSAR

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Software architecture

CAN/Ethernet networks

MATLAB/Simulink

Distributed teams leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

GIT

Cross-compilers

Debuggers

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. seeks an Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist (Software Architect) for the Remote Control section within Cat Technology.

You will join an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust embedded software for remote-controlled machines, leading architecture and coordinating across platforms and teams. You will apply AUTOSAR knowledge, embedded C/C++, RTOS experience, and modeling tools to deliver scalable software that integrates with hardware, system, and