Senior Autonomy Development Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are 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.

As a Senior Autonomy Development Engineer
, your responsibilities in software development will be focused on developing advanced technologies, semi‑autonomous, and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment. You will collaborate with team members to prototype and bring to production solutions, applying and integrating positioning, planning, perception, and controls for heavy equipment applications. Every day you will work with your team to solve real‑world problems by selecting the right approach, developing quick prototypes, and bringing them to production.

You will participate in various aspects of the development process including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation. To excel in this role, you must be able to write and test high‑quality production code and enjoy solving challenging problems.

• Develop production‑quality C++ software including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation
• Contribute to requirements generation and architecture design considerations for advanced technologies, semi‑autonomous, and autonomous solutions
• Support functional safety software design and validation processes
• Collaborate and mentor team members to execute on goals

• Problem Solving:
  • Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives
  • Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtains decisions on resolution
  • Uses fact‑finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems
• Software Development Life Cycle:
  • Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle
  • Interprets product development plans and functional documentation
• Programming:
  • Excellency in C++
  • Interprets application system designs and program specifications
  • Strong engineering practices, debugging/profiling skills
  • Applies structured programming techniques to structured environments
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  • Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems
  • Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting
  • Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used

• A Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience as an engineer supporting Robotics, Autonomy, or Automation technical projects
• Knowledge of robotics frameworks such as Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
  Positioning, Planning, and/or Perception
• Knowledge of telematics‑based messaging and machine protocols
• Ability to survey literature for ideas and cover research papers into product implementation
• Experience in Mining or Construction preferred
• Experience with Track Type Tractors, Motor Graders, Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Mining Shovels or Tracked Loaders preferred

• This position requires the candidate to work full‑time at the Mossville, IL or Dallas, TX office
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• This position will require up to 10% travel

Summary Pay Range:

$ - $

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.

Posting Dates:
July 6, 2026 - July 26, 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.

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