Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test software features on embedded electronic controls for use in multiple different Caterpillar Machine products. The position will focus on integrating a new Powershift Transmission Library into different applications ahead of their New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. 

What You Will Do: 

• Work with different machine systems teams to develop a plan to integrate new libraries in a reusable way 

• Software development using primarily C/C++ on a Real-Time OS with AutoSAR framework  

• Integration of software features taken from models and libraries to create software flash files 

• Integration of updated configuration and calibration data 

• Test plan development and software validation using Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) methods 

Education Requirement: 

• Requires a 4-year degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum 

 What Skills You Will Have: 

 Analytical Thinking:  
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. 
 
Effective Communications: 
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. 
 
Teamwork: 
• Actively participates in team meetings. 

• Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively. 
 
Producing Results: 
• Strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards. 

• Seeks out advice, help, and information when needed to accomplish responsibilities. 
 

Software Development: 
• Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities. 

Top Candidates Will Also Have: 

• Electrical components / systems experience. Read a schematic and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues. 

• Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications 

• Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes 

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is Mossville, IL and Peoria, IL 
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.  
• Sponsorship is not offered.  
• This position will require less than 10% travel. 

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

Posting Dates:

November 10, 2026 - November 24, 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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