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Cat Digital delivers digital and technology solutions that power Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron.
The Role
Designs and delivers vehicle-level autonomous machine systems from requirements through production. Leads autonomy engineers, evaluates technologies, decomposes customer needs into technical requirements, coordinates software, hardware, and platform teams, and manages phased simulation, proof-of-concept, validation, and release activities. The role also estimates project costs, analyzes risks and benefits, resolves system-level issues, documents designs, and communicates technical tradeoffs across global engineering teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Job Description
An autonomy application architect owns vehicle-level solutions for autonomous machines. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with specialists to design and implement autonomous systems that perform real tasks in the real world.
What You Will Do:
What You Have:
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Additional Information:
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
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.
* 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:
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Job Description
An autonomy application architect owns vehicle-level solutions for autonomous machines. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with specialists to design and implement autonomous systems that perform real tasks in the real world.
What You Will Do:
- Design and implement autonomous machine systems and capabilities from requirements to production.
- Identify state-of-the-art technology solutions to meet customer needs. Follow through with solution evaluation, selection, and delivery.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and platform teams to break down solutions into actionable delivery activities.
- Estimate project time and cost to enable prioritization and project management.
- Perform risk and benefit analysis on proposed solutions and execute phased delivery plans starting with simulation, running through proof of concept, culminating in production release.
- Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio.
- Triage and resolve system level issues found in development, validation, or production.
What You Have:
- Communicating Complex Concepts:
- Work with a global team to communicate the Why's and develop the How's of agreed features.
- Clearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
- Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Technical Excellence:
- Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
- Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
- Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.
- Influencing Through Expertise:
- Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
- Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
- Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
- Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.
- Effective Communications:
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
- Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment
- Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
- Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.
- Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
Consideration for Top Candidates:
- Experience with Caterpillar technology products
- Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
- Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
- Data analysis and issue investigation using custom scripts and tools
- Safety frameworks, such as functional safety or SOTIF - Simulation tools for development and validation
- Familiarity with SiL and HiL test methods
- C++ and Python familiarity
- Development in a Linux environment
Additional Information:
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Dallas office.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
- This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
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
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:
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
- Experience working on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support
- Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements
- Knowledge and experience with autonomous systems
- Strong communication skills, including documenting designs, requirements, tradeoffs, and success criteria
- Experience with Caterpillar technology products
- Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
- Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
- Data analysis and issue investigation using custom scripts and tools
- Knowledge of functional safety or SOTIF safety frameworks
- Experience with simulation tools for development and validation
- Familiarity with SiL and HiL test methods
- Familiarity with C++ and Python
- Development experience in a Linux environment
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted as a standout element, with a strong company match and an additional company contribution noted for certain groups. Feedback suggests this is a notable strength of the package, with specifics dependent on plan and eligibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and mental-health support through the EAP. Feedback suggests these offerings are competitive and broadly well regarded.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are explicitly included, with adoption reimbursement and supportive leave policies emphasized. Feedback suggests family support is generous and a meaningful part of total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help solve our customers' toughest challenges.
Why Work With Us
At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro
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