Embedded Software Application 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.

Come work on the Core Information Software team developing Caterpillar telematics, displays, and network managers for Caterpillar machines & engines. Our Core Information Software team is developing operating systems, core software, applications, and data transfer frameworks that Caterpillar Displays & Connectivity product lines will be using for years to come. The team works in a dynamic environment that supports flexible work hours and a hybrid schedule, splitting time between working from home and in-person collaboration in the office in Mossville, IL.

You will help design, develop, configure, and test our high-quality, secure software as a member of our small team, focusing on iterative development and fast delivery of features utilizing up-to-date technologies and practices like Agile, C, C++ and Rust, embedded Linux, and a plethora of open-source software.

What You Will Do:

• Develop requirements for new software components for displays and connectivity control modules
• Review feature requests and the associated system design to determine the applicability of the requested change or to implement new functionality.
• Analyze and break down feature requirements, breaking them down into software component requirements that can be translated to user stories for modular software implementation.
• Collaborate with Systems team and Application Teams to define customer use-cases and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in root-cause analysis, FMEA.
• Provide Core Information software subject matter expertise to internal and external teams

What You Will Have:

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• 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.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Solid experience with embedded software development and design
• Ability to read and debug source code (C, C++, Rust, Python)
• Desire to work in a fast-paced Agile team environment
• Experience with GIT configuration management tool
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience with scripting using Python
• Experience with Linux software development, including RTOS development (i.e. Free RTOS)
• Experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, WiFi, Bluetooth low energy
• Experience with CAN, J1939, and other data link protocols
• Experience using debugging tools for embedded systems (e.g. Lauterbach, GDB, Wireshark)

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is Mossville, IL
• United States domestic relocation is available for this position.
• 10% travel is required for this role.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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:

August 26, 2026 - August 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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