Autonomy Localization Engineer — Production-Ready C++

Caterpillar Brazil; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Autonomy Engineer focused on localization and positioning. You will prototype and productionize algorithms enabling autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to localize within the environment, using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs.

The role requires strong C++ programming, Python fluency, and experience with SLAM concepts, Kalman filters, and ROS. Travel up to 10% and visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Problem solving to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Software development lifecycle awareness across design, implementation, validation.
• Strong programming skills in C++ with production-quality coding practices.
• Technical troubleshooting using logs, debuggers, and profiling tools.
• Knowledge of ROS and robotics frameworks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Research and design of localization algorithms and software.
• Develop production-quality C++ software including design, documentation, coding, validation.
• Support requirements generation and architecture design considerations for localization.
• Support functional safety software design and validation processes.
• Collaborate and mentor localization team members to achieve goals.

Skills

Problem Solving

Software Development Life Cycle

Programming in C++

Debugging/Profiling

Structured Programming

ROS knowledge

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Autonomy Engineer focused on localization and positioning. You will prototype and productionize algorithms enabling autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to localize within the environment, using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs.

The role requires strong C++ programming, Python fluency, and experience with SLAM concepts, Kalman filters, and ROS. Travel up to 10% and visa sponsorship available.