Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking an Embedded Software Senior Engineer for the Machine Technology Platform Group. You will design, develop, and test production‑quality C/C++ software for machine subsystems, collaborating across embedded software, validation, and systems engineering teams.

The role requires experience with RTOS/Linux, GoogleTest, Git, Docker, and modern CI tools; domestic relocation is available, visa sponsorship is not, and travel is about 10%.

Qualifications

• Define software requirements for components and subsystems across products.
• Contribute to architecture discussions for design consistency.
• Identify risks and considerations across the development lifecycle.
• Develop production-quality C/C++ software with QA and validation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze user and client needs to define software requirements for components and subsystems used across multiple products.
• Promote design consistency across products by contributing to product and software architecture discussions.
• Identify common issues, risks, and considerations throughout the development life cycle.
• Develop production-quality C/C++ software, including design, documentation, coding, quality assurance, and validation.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Embedded software (RTOS/Linux)

Unit testing (GoogleTest)

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Lauterbach

Rust

Open-source libraries

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

As an Embedded Software Senior Engineer in the Machine Technology Platform Group, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to advance new technologies. You will design, develop, and test software for current and future Caterpillar machine subsystems, using iterative development to deliver features quickly. Success in this role requires producing high-quality code and solving complex technical problems.

What You Will Do:

• Gather and analyze user and client needs to define software requirements for components and subsystems used across multiple products.
• Promote design consistency across products by contributing to product and software architecture discussions.
• Identify common issues, risks, and considerations throughout the development life cycle.
• Develop production-quality C/C++ software, including design, documentation, coding, quality assurance, and validation.

Needed Skills:

• Knowledge of the software development life cycle and a solid understanding of application system design and program specifications.
• Experience developing embedded software for RTOS and Linux environments.
• Proficiency with GoogleTest-based unit testing and embedded build-system workflows.
• Strong scripting and debugging skills (Python, Bash etc).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with embedded software, validation, and systems engineering teams.

What You Will Have:

• Analytical Thinking: Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Effective Communications: Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Teamwork: Actively participates in team meetings.
• Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.
• Producing Results: Strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards.
• Seeks out advice, help, and information when needed to accomplish responsibilities.
• Software Development: Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.

Top Candidate Will Have:

• Experience with configuration management tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Lauterbach, and Rust.
• Experience working with open-source libraries.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Additional Details:

• This is a full-time, on-site position.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• This role requires 10% travel.

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 30, 2026 - October 12, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.