Senior Software Engineer Embedded Systems (C++ / Linux) Overview
This role supports the Articulated Trucks group within Hauling Applications at Caterpillar. The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and deploy embedded software solutions for off highway vehicle applications. This is a senior level position focused on C++ and Linux based development, with robotics and ROS experience considered a strong plus. Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement embedded software solutions from requirements through production and commercial deployment.
Develop and maintain C++ applications running on Linux-based embedded systems.
Analyze and enhance system performance, stability, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to support integration with vehicle systems and hardware platforms.
Review technical requirements and project requests to help estimate scope, effort, and timelines.
Support testing, debugging, and validation of embedded software in real world off highway environments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience developing software in C++.
Strong hands on experience working in Linux environments (embedded Linux preferred).
Experience developing software for embedded or real time systems.
Background in off highway, automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment applications is strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently and contribute at a senior technical level.
Preferred / Nice to Have Skills
Robotics experience (vehicle automation, autonomy, or mobile robotics preferred).
Experience with ROS / ROS2 is a plus (publish/subscribe models, nodes, topics, system integration).
Candidates with strong robotics and ROS project experience may be considered with slightly less overall experience.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Skills
Automotive Automationunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Embedded Linuxunmatched
Embedded Softwareunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Software Designunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Software Validationunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
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