Autonomy Software Architect, Robotics & Safety

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship not available

Job summary

Caterpillar in Irving, Texas is seeking an Autonomy Technology Strategist to lead software for robotic, automated, and safety-critical machine systems, from architecture sketches to fielded products. You will own the path to proven, driving test strategy, validation, and certification while building pipelines for complex embedded software.

This role emphasizes operator and machine safety, integration with existing systems, and mentoring engineers to raise the technical bar.

Qualifications

• Degree required in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Experience with robotics, autonomy, or safety-critical software is valued.
• Willingness to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, testing, and release of software for robotic, automated, and safety-critical machine systems.
• Own the path to proven through test strategy, results, and certification.
• Build and improve build, integration, and release pipelines for embedded and autonomy software.
• Shape operator and machine safety systems such as perception, interlocks, and safety monitoring.
• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across teams.

Skills

Complex Concepts

Effective Communications

Priorities Mgmt

Technical Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Influence via Expertise

Software Architecture

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NVIDIA hardware

Job description

Caterpillar in Irving, Texas is seeking an Autonomy Technology Strategist to lead software for robotic, automated, and safety-critical machine systems, from architecture sketches to fielded products. You will own the path to proven, driving test strategy, validation, and certification while building pipelines for complex embedded software.

This role emphasizes operator and machine safety, integration with existing systems, and mentoring engineers to raise the technical bar.