Senior Autonomy Middleware Engineer (C++/ROS)

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Relocation assistance

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a software developer to help evolve the autonomy development framework used in critical on-board applications.

You will work on production-quality C++ software, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to design and validation in a dynamic mining and construction environment. The role involves developing the autonomy framework, integrating with Azure DevOps, and supporting architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with C++ and debugging of software applications.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and Azure for version control and collaboration.
• Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop production quality C++ software.
• Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs.
• Develop application framework and middleware while following work standards.
• Support functional safety software design and validation process.
• Collaborate with team members to execute on goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Operate test benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps.

Skills

Problem solving

SDLC

Programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Azure

ROS

Linux

CAN/Ethernet

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a software developer to help evolve the autonomy development framework used in critical on-board applications.

You will work on production-quality C++ software, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to design and validation in a dynamic mining and construction environment. The role involves developing the autonomy framework, integrating with Azure DevOps, and supporting architectural decisions.