Engineer, Software

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Albertville (AL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, in Albertville, AL, is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead the full lifecycle of embedded software for company devices. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software across architectures, collaborating with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years of cross-discipline software experience, strong OS design skills, and the ability to mentor others while ensuring security best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required with cross-domain software development and hardware awareness.
7+ years of cross-discipline software engineering experience.
Experience designing for embedded devices across architectures.
Ability to mentor team and communicate securely with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Builds operating systems from available software frameworks.
Customizes operating systems for product-specific roles.
Evaluates hardware for OS utilization.
Customizes OS for specific hardware utilization.
Designs software components in OS specialization.
Implements software components in OS specialization.
Maintains software components, testing and validation.
Designs and implements back office infrastructure techniques.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary generalist

Software design & implementation

Embedded systems

Security considerations

Hardware schematics reading

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring teammates

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field with software development focus and hardware awareness

Job description

Job Purpose

Performs the complete software lifecycle for company-developed embedded devices, including software design, implementation, maintenance and end-of-life management.

Job Information

Req ID: 11902BR

Work Location Options: Options: La Grange, IL; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX

City: Albertville

State: Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Builds operating systems from available software frameworks;
Customizes operating systems for product‑specific roles;
Provides evaluation of hardware for operating system utilization;
Provides customization of operating system for specific hardware utilization;
Designs software components in operating system specialization;
Implements software components in operating system specialization;
Maintains software components in operating system specialization, including testing and validation;
Designs and implements back office infrastructure techniques;
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education / Training

Bachelor’s degree in IT‑related field with specialization as a software developer with functional cross domain skills in working with hardware engineering.

Qualifications And Experience

7+ years of experience as a cross‑discipline generalist;
Capable of designing and implementing software, utilizing best practices;
Cross‑discipline familiarity with embedded devices of different architectures and hardware specifics,
Ability to work with associated software and lab‑based tools to facilitate completion of tasks;
Ability to mentor team members with current best practices in areas of software development with focus on security aspects;
Ability to work with hardware schematics and data sheets to understand impacts to software;
Understanding of security compliance issues;
Ability to work with stakeholders on appropriate designs and implementation details;
Excellent organizational, technical leadership and interpersonal skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and support assertions with data; ability to make decisions based on facts;
Self‑motivated with a strong sense of team environment;
Strong customer interaction skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Rare standing and walking;
Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. Constant sitting, rare walking and standing;
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Occasional verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
Work Environment – Position is consistent with standard office environment;
Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility; high sense of urgency. Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple issues simultaneously. Requires ability to coordinate work of a team to accomplish mission success;
Safety – Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.

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Caterpillar: (Non-Confidential)

Benefits

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 Progress Rail.**

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs
Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full‑time/part‑time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.