Senior Autonomy Software Engineer - Production-Quality C++

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

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Development Engineer to design and deliver production‑quality software enabling autonomous systems for heavy equipment used in mining and construction.

You will influence architecture and collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and validation teams in a fast‑paced environment. Based in Mossville, IL with potential collaboration from Irving, TX teams, you will own design decisions, drive verification activities, and mentor peers while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – or commensurate industry experience.
• Experience developing autonomy domains such as planning, positioning, perception, or controls is a plus.
• Robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS) are desirable and production autonomy software experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop production‑quality C/C++ software for autonomy and automation systems.
• Participate across the full software development lifecycle including design, documentation, coding, validation, and release support.
• Contribute to software and system requirements, architecture decisions, and technical trade‑offs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Support verification, validation, and functional safety activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and validation teams.
• Communicate technical designs, trade‑offs, risks, and status to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support other engineers through collaboration and technical guidance.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Autonomy frameworks

ROS

Linux development

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Matlab/Simulink

Autosar

CAN/Ethernet

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Development Engineer to design and deliver production‑quality software enabling autonomous systems for heavy equipment used in mining and construction.

You will influence architecture and collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and validation teams in a fast‑paced environment. Based in Mossville, IL with potential collaboration from Irving, TX teams, you will own design decisions, drive verification activities, and mentor peers while ensuring