Embedded Software Senior Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a technically skilled engineer to join the Drivetrain Systems and Software Team. The role focuses on developing transmission software and controls, combining leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize transmission performance and quality.

The candidate will work with software architects and application leads, integrate library modules, and perform MIL testing, ensuring robust embedded software for Caterpillar machinery.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of engineering experience aligned with seniority.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for software development.
• Extensive knowledge of software tools such as Git, CANalyzer, CANape, Software Debugger.
• CAN/J1939 communication protocols knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and enhancement of transmission systems to optimize products and system.
• Collaborate with machine and transmission leads and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain transmission software.
• Integrate common software library modules and code generated from a tool.
• Test and debug embedded system software to improve quality and performance.
• Conduct laboratory verification and Model in the Loop testing of software.
• Offer technical leadership in software design and procedures.
• Identify and address areas of product weakness in finished products.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Embedded Systems

Requirements Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

CANalyzer

CANape

Software Debugger

Job description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

This position is in the Drivetrain Systems and Software Team and will be responsible for supporting the development of transmission software and controls. This position would experience a combination of technical leadership, hands‑on development, and collaboration with various team members to ensure optimal performance and quality of transmission systems.

What You Will Do

• Provides technical leadership in the design, development, and enhancement of transmission systems to optimize products and system.
• Interact with machine and transmission application leads and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain transmission software.
• Integrate common software library modules and source code generated from a code generation tool.
• Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
• Perform laboratory verification of software along with performing Model in the Loop (MIL) testing.
• Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing software and procedures
• Provide technical direction in Identifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products.

What You Will Have

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non‑functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Top Candidates Will Have

• A bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years of engineering experience is typically aligned with the seniority for this position
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for software development.
• Extensive knowledge of software tools such as Git, CANalyzer, CANape, Software Debugger
• CAN/J1939 communication protocols

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Travel is 10%

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

October 13, 2026 - October 26, 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.