Embedded Software Engineer

Robotic Process Automation LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant on-site facilities

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design, implement and test low-level software that directly interfaces with hardware such as displays and telematics.

The role focuses on real-time embedded development, SPI/I2C, device drivers, RTOS familiarity, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware teams. Strong C and debugging skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5-8 years experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Experience writing device drivers that interact directly with hardware.
• Hands-on with SPI/I2C and non-volatile memory.
• Proficiency in ANSI C and Git.
• Ability to use oscilloscopes for debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software from requirements to production for product lines.
• Write and manage logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers for the database management system.
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost.

Skills

Device drivers

Hardware interfacing

ANSI C

Oscilloscope debugging

Git

RTOS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Clearcase

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Required Education:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly relevant Computer Science degree.

Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable)

Experience: 5-8 years of professional experience in real-time embedded systems.

• Low-Level Device Drivers: Proven experience writing device drivers that interact directly with hardware.
• Hardware Interfacing: Hands-on experience with protocols like SPI/I2C and components like non-volatile memory.
• Programming Languages: High proficiency in ANSI C and experience with version control, specifically Git.
• Debugging: Ability to use hardware tools like oscilloscopes for troubleshooting.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Experience with Clearcase (another version control system).
• Familiarity with Python and Bash scripting.
• Knowledge of Agile development processes.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Capable of reading and interpreting schematics and component data sheets.

The core function of this role is low-level embedded software development. You will be designing, coding, and testing software that directly interfaces with hardware components (like displays and telematics) for Caterpillar's products. This is not a role focused on high-level applications, cloud, or web development.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.