Autonomy Embedded Systems Engineer - Remote Control

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist to join the Remote Control team within Cat Technology.

You will design, develop, and test robust embedded software for autonomy systems in remote-controlled machines, leading architecture and integration efforts across platforms. You will collaborate with distributed teams, mentor developers, and ensure cybersecurity, safety, and quality in all software work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science; advanced degree preferred.
• 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.

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++

RTOS

AUTOSAR

Software architecture

CAN

Ethernet

MATLAB/Simulink

GIT

Debuggers

Cross-compilers

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

GIT

Debuggers

Cross-compilers

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist to join the Remote Control team within Cat Technology.

You will design, develop, and test robust embedded software for autonomy systems in remote-controlled machines, leading architecture and integration efforts across platforms. You will collaborate with distributed teams, mentor developers, and ensure cybersecurity, safety, and quality in all software work.