Senior Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Lead software development team to design and integrate software for embedded controls at Caterpillar. Working primarily on Underground equipment, Drills, and Mining Shovels.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeMossville • Arizona, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,760 - $221,640 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, planning and coordination of all levels of software required to build production flash files
Machine software feature development for both Real-Time and Linux Operating Systems
Definition of detailed software specs
Organization of individual subsystem diagrams and software libraries for integration
Integration of software features taken from models and libraries to create software flash files
Integration of configuration and calibration data
Test plan development and software validation
Leading deployment of SIL, AutoSAR and Interface Standardization
Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or customers for successfully updating software, wiring and components
Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management
Lead software design reviews
Drive software commonality and reuse between different machine applications where possible
Usage of AI tools to improve efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience with C programming language and MATLAB
Extensive experience developing embedded software for electronically controlled mechanical systems
Experience with modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink in an embedded software environment
Fundamental understanding of mobile machine operation, ideally construction equipment and operations
Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems
Experience with data link communications
Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes
Experience with embedded software development tools such as Git, debuggers, and compilers
Strong communication skills, good organizational and time management skills, and the ability to identify needed actions and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight
Advanced engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with a diverse group

Benefits

Comp & perks

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*

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Hard Skills & Tools

C programming languageMATLABembedded software developmentdata link communicationsFMEA processesLinux operating systemssoftware validationsoftware design reviewsAI toolsmodeling tools

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsorganizational skillstime management skillsproblem-solvingleadershipability to identify needed actionsminimal oversight

Certifications

advanced engineering degreeElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Engineering