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.

The E&T HMI Team is seeking a Senior HMI Software Developer to join our Control and Embedded HMI development environment. This role is designed for an engineer with6+ years of experience who demonstrates architectural maturity, strong system‑level thinking, and deep debugging capability.

As a senior individual contributor, this role goes beyond feature development. The developer is expected to influence technical direction, apply structured problem‑solving, and ensure HMI solutions meet long‑term requirements for performance, reliability, security, and maintainability and, with the ability to responsibly leverage AI‑assisted tools and evaluate emerging AI capabilities relevant to future HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and evolution of HMI software architecture within a control/embedded environment, considering performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality HMI software components following best practices and coding standards.
• Apply system‑level thinking to understand and address issues across UI, middleware, communication protocols, and hardware interactions.
• Perform deep technical debugging and root‑cause analysis using structured problem‑solving approaches.
• Participate in and influence code and design reviews, identifying risks and guiding technical decisions.
• Collaborate with hardware, UX/UI, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and consistent user experience.
• Document key design decisions and technical trade‑offs to support long‑term maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Use AI‑assisted development tools judiciously to improve productivity, code quality, and problem analysis, while applying sound engineering judgment.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field.

Skill Descriptors

Technical Excellence

Level: Solid Experience

• 6+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on HMI systems in control/embedded environments.
• Demonstrated architectural maturity, including modular design and long‑term maintainability.
• Proficiency in C++; familiarity with Java/ Angular technologies
• Experience with web technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs.
• Understanding of CAN, J1939, Modbus, Ethernet/IP communication protocols.
• Awareness of security practices relevant to HMI and embedded systems.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation domains is a plus.

Software Development

Level: Solid Experience

• Strong ability to translate requirements into robust, testable, and maintainable software.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, contributing to sprint activities and delivery commitments.
• Ability to balance feature delivery with architectural integrity and technical debt management.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development practices and their application in modern software engineering workflows.

Technical Troubleshooting

Level: Solid Experience

• Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to debugging and root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑layer system issues using diagnostic tools and logs.

Effective Communication

Level: Working Knowledge

• Clear verbal and written communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to influence technical decisions through clear reasoning and structured discussions.
• Contribution to technical documentation, reviews, and knowledge‑sharing activities.

Posting Dates:

March 9, 2026 - March 22, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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