Autonomy Engineering Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship available

Onsite five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Engineering Specialist in Irving, TX to design, develop and test embedded software for safety-critical machine applications using C++ and Linux.

You will work on radar and camera data processing and collaborate with global teams to align solutions with product requirements. The role focuses on implementing features, validating software readiness, and improving performance and reliability of autonomy systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
• Applies strong C/C++ programming and software design skills to develop robust embedded software solutions.
• Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
• Applies system-level design and troubleshooting skills to evaluate trade-offs, resolve technical issues, and support product readiness.
• Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Demonstrates experience with radar and camera data processing in embedded or machine application environments.
• Applies embedded systems knowledge, including datalinks such as CAN and Ethernet, to support system integration and communication.
• Uses debugging tools, compilers, Git, and related development practices to identify, triage, and resolve software issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software features using C++, Linux, and GitHub to support safety technology and autonomy applications.
• Implement and optimize radar and camera processing pipelines to improve system performance and reliability.
• Debug, triage, and resolve system issues across embedded software, sensor processing, and vehicle integration environments.
• Define, document, and execute validation plans to ensure software functionality, quality, and readiness for deployment.
• Collaborate with global systems, machine, software, and validation teams to align technical solutions with product requirements.
• Improve system efficiency, stability, and scalability through continuous software refinement and performance optimization.

Skills

C++

Linux

Radar data processing

Camera data processing

Embedded systems

CAN/Ethernet

Git/Dev practices

GTest

Debugging tools

System integration

Tools

NVIDIA CUDA

TensorRT

Drive/Jetson

GStreamer

Git

CMake

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

The Safety Technology team for Caterpillar Technology manages the collision mitigation systems for our Automation and Autonomy products. As an Autonomy Engineering Specialist, this person will design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for safety-critical machine applications using C++ and Linux, with a strong focus on camera and radar-based perception processing.

What You Will Do

• Develop embedded software features using C++, Linux, and GitHub to support safety technology and autonomy applications.
• Implement and optimize radar and camera processing pipelines to improve system performance and reliability.
• Debug, triage, and resolve system issues across embedded software, sensor processing, and vehicle integration environments.
• Define, document, and execute validation plans to ensure software functionality, quality, and readiness for deployment.
• Collaborate with global systems, machine, software, and validation teams to align technical solutions with product requirements.
• Improve system efficiency, stability, and scalability through continuous software refinement and performance optimization.

What You Have

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
• Applies strong C/C++ programming and software design skills to develop robust embedded software solutions.
• Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
• Applies system-level design and troubleshooting skills to evaluate trade-offs, resolve technical issues, and support product readiness.
• Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Demonstrates experience with radar and camera data processing in embedded or machine application environments.
• Applies embedded systems knowledge, including datalinks such as CAN and Ethernet, to support system integration and communication.
• Uses debugging tools, compilers, Git, and related development practices to identify, triage, and resolve software issues.

Consideration For Top Candidates

• Proven experience in the development including but not limited to design, development and architecture of complex software solutions in C++.
• Leadership experience in effective communication to facilitate design reviews and decision making.
• Prior experience with design reviews, software programming and focus on quality in product development
• Development experience on Radars or Camera systems
• Experience with NVIDIA toolsets, including CUDA, TensorRT, and the Drive or Jetson ecosystem.
• Experience developing or supporting GStreamer and multimedia processing pipelines.
• Experience supporting Robotics or Autonomous Vehicles preferred
• Hands-on experience with sensors, robotics, autonomy, or autonomous vehicle systems.
• Experience with software test frameworks such as C Test or GTest.
• Functional Safety / Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) experience

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.