Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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.

• Develop and test software in support of Caterpillar machine electrification applications.
• Develop and manage project plans.
• Gather and understand electrification application software requirements and translate them to technical requirements.
• Design and develop software components.
• Organize and manage the testing of products.
• Ensure product deficiencies are addressed.
• Help drive product improvements in areas such as performance, robustness, usability, field deployment, and collection of diagnostics information.
• Ensure the organization's processes and procedures are followed.
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions to restore normal function.
• Support the electrification application teams in software and systems troubleshooting.
• Provide support for Caterpillar machine electrification applications.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in an embedded software development role or related occupation.
• Software development in C: writing requirements, analysis, design, development, debugging, code reviews, writing test plans, and testing.
• Software development in Math Works Simulink: writing requirements, analysis, design, development, debugging, code reviews, writing test plans, and testing.
• Bench and lab testing of embedded software.
• Debugger tools such as Lauterbach.
• Software configuration management in GIT.
• CAN data link protocol.
• CAN development tools such as CANape.

Summary Pay Range

$ - $ per year

• 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

• Applicants should apply via , search [Embedded Software Engineer / R] - #LI-DNI
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Posting Dates:
  July 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026
• 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.