Embedded Software Architect (C/C++, RTOS) – Onsite

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead embedded software architecture across products and platforms. This role focuses on translating requirements into scalable designs, guiding teams through critical decisions, and ensuring reliable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with long-term strategy.

The position requires collaboration with systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and validation teams, mentoring engineers, and contributing to roadmaps for modernization and

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to diagnose and solve complex embedded software problems.
• Clear communication to convey architecture decisions to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Teamwork to collaborate across multiple engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and evolution of embedded software architectures across products and platforms.
• Translate requirements into architecture and design specifications.
• Define principles, interfaces, and standards to improve scalability and maintainability.
• Evaluate architecture tradeoffs considering performance, reliability, and risk.
• Facilitate architecture and design reviews with stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers in software design and testing practices.
• Contribute to roadmaps for platform reuse and modernization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Teamwork

Technical excellence

Software development

System testing

C/C++ proficiency

Real-time OS experience

Education

Advanced degree in CS/CE/SE/EE

Tools

Real-time Operating Systems

Communications protocols

HW/SW interfaces

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead embedded software architecture across products and platforms. This role focuses on translating requirements into scalable designs, guiding teams through critical decisions, and ensuring reliable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with long-term strategy.

The position requires collaboration with systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and validation teams, mentoring engineers, and contributing to roadmaps for modernization and