Embedded Software Engineer - Platform Software

• 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
• 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
• we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As a part of the Platform software team, the Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop
• deliver Low level embedded software for Next Gen ECUs used in Caterpillar NPI programs. What You Will Do:
• Gathering and analyzing functional and technical requirements.
• Preparing and peer-reviewing design proposals.
• Writing and implementing source code for embedded systems and enhancing code samples of existing systems.
• Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance. Education Requirement: Accredited BS degree in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering field required. What Skills You Will Have: Technical Excellence:
• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues. Analytical Thinking:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions. Effective Communications:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Teamwork:
• Explains own role and responsibility within team.
• Actively participates in team meetings.
• Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.
• Describes team mission and objectives in the context of results to be achieved.
• Demonstrates open, friendly, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members. Requirements Analysis:
• Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
• Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
• Communicates with clients, peers, technical experts, and technical references to elicit and gather requirements.
• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
• Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis. System Testing:
• Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.
• Evaluates system documentation and user manuals for usability, accuracy and completeness.
• Executes test cases, analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.
• Tests system components for compliance with functional requirements.
• Participates in the testing of a system's ability to recover from hardware or software failures. Technical Troubleshooting:
• Discovers, analyzes, and resolves hardware, software or application problems.
• Utilizes engineering tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, debuggers, logic analyzers) effectively to troubleshoot system behaviors.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities.
• Handles calls related to product features, applications, and compatibility standards.
• Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.
• Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used. Top Candidates Will Have:
• Solid experience in research, design, develop
• test of low-layer embedded software, such as RTOS integrations, I/O drivers, boot loaders, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initializations
• communication networks (e.g. J1939/CAN/Ethernet) for electronic controls modules.
• Has experience in real-time embedded software development using C or C++ programming.
• Familiar with AUTOSAR standard and Modular architecture
• Utilized Python and shell scripting for automating automated build processes.
• Uses software design patterns & anti-patterns, per educational, professional, and personal training.
• Familiar with version management tools (e.g. Git) and related merging/management techniques.
• Engaged in software team development/planning processes such as Agile
• Participates in technical and code reviews. Additional Information:
• The location for this position is Mossville, IL.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Travel is up to 10% #LI 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: June 22, 2026 - July 6, 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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