Autonomy Software Engineer: Radar & Camera Perception

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

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.