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The Role
Develops application software for machine collision mitigation and avoidance systems. Responsibilities include software design, architecture and safety documentation, debugging robotic and driver-monitoring hardware and software, creating test cases, and supporting verification and validation. The role requires collaboration with hardware and testing teams, expertise in C++ and Python, software development lifecycle knowledge, and software testing experience. Mining or construction industry experience is required, with up to 10% travel and full-time office work in Mossville, Illinois, or Irving, Texas.
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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.
This Autonomy Development Engineer position is with the Integrated Technology Solutions division of Cat Technology. This is a software development role working with machine collision mitigation and avoidance systems. You'll be working with software requirements to develop new features, interacting with hardware component teams, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with testing teams. This is a fast-paced and challenging job, but the intangible rewards are high, knowing that you are directly contributing to our customers' safety.
What You Will Do:
What You Have:
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Additional Information:
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $158,480.00
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
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.
This Autonomy Development Engineer position is with the Integrated Technology Solutions division of Cat Technology. This is a software development role working with machine collision mitigation and avoidance systems. You'll be working with software requirements to develop new features, interacting with hardware component teams, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with testing teams. This is a fast-paced and challenging job, but the intangible rewards are high, knowing that you are directly contributing to our customers' safety.
What You Will Do:
- Participating in design and development of application software.
- Documenting architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
- Utilizing appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems of robotic and driver monitoring tools; assisting in the verification and validation process.
What You Have:
- Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs using C++ and Python.
- Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
- Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Be a model for the team by exhibiting the five critical behaviors:
- Customer-back mindset: Create customer value every day.
- Act with Urgency: Inspire velocity and lead the team to resolve issues quickly.
- Think Differently: Find new and innovative ways to deliver by removing roadblocks and inefficient processes from your team's path.
- Open & Direct Communication: Be radically transparent with your team and partners.
- Accelerate Early wins: Champion ways to deliver value for the customer faster.
Consideration for Top Candidates:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Mining / Construction Industry experience required.
- Proven engineering experience as a Software Engineer working with requirements.
- Software development experience for machine applications preferred
- Prior test verification experience supporting projects with camera and radar detect sensors is preferred
- DevOps experience preferred
Additional Information:
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL or Irving, TX office.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is available with this position.
- This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $158,480.00
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:
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 Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Mining or construction industry experience
- Proven engineering experience as a software engineer working with requirements
- Knowledge of C++ and Python
- Software development lifecycle knowledge
- Software product testing experience, including designing, planning, and executing testing strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Software development experience for machine applications
- Test verification experience with camera and radar detection sensors
- DevOps experience
- Ability to work full-time at the Mossville, Illinois, or Irving, Texas, office
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Company materials and labor agreements describe a strong 401(k) program with matching and additional employer contributions for many groups, with recent union terms further enhancing retirement provisions. This breadth and employer funding position retirement as a core strength across regular full‑time roles.
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Healthcare Strength — The Total Rewards overview lists comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSAs/FSAs, and an enhanced EAP with up to 16 counseling or coaching sessions per covered person, alongside wellness tools like Healthcare Bluebook. Such depth and supporting resources indicate robust healthcare support for most eligible employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Offerings include PTO (vacation, holidays, volunteer time), parental and adoption leave, and in some locations a year‑end shutdown, with tenure‑based accrual growth; union updates also expanded paid‑absence policies. These features provide multiple pathways for time away and family support, though exact practices can vary by site.
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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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