Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Job Description

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.

Engineering

In this role as an Embedded Software Senior Engineer, you will collaborate within a dynamic team and contribute to the success of new technologies in the Machine Technology Platform Group. This role focuses on improving and standardizing our documentation workflow, testing infrastructure, CI/CD/CT practices, and engineering visibility across RTOS and Linux‑based embedded applications. This role is hands‑on and highly technical, with a strong emphasis on building the tooling, automation, and frameworks that enable high‑quality software development and validation.

• Assess the current embedded software workflows and conduct a gap analysis to identify improvements needed for consistent, traceable, and audit‑ready delivery.
• Define and implement a documentation tool chain that supports the full software development lifecycle aligned with embedded development frameworks.
• Ensure full traceability of requirements in accordance with ISO and internal quality processes.
• Coordinate integration between requirements tools and automated test/CI systems.
• Develop standardized testing frameworks suitable for embedded environments.
• Enable Continuous Testing for RTOS and Linux‑based automotive ECUs.
• Build dashboards providing visibility into software quality, validation progress, and development maturity.

• Knowledge of software development life cycle
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems using RTOS or embedded Linux.
• Experience with Google Test, CI automation, and embedded build systems (CMake, Make).
• Strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash)
• Exposure to CI/CD systems (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Familiarity with requirements tools (DOORS, Jama, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across embedded, validation, and systems engineering teams.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.

• Experience with documentation frameworks (Markdown‑based systems, or similar).
• Experience with unit testing and static code analysis tools.
• Experience with building dashboards using Power BI or similar applications.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools.

• 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 with this position.
• 10% travel is required for this role.

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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.

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

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.

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