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 individual hired for this position will collaborate with the software, tools and technology teams to enable and support common architecture for Linux based application. The individual will provide team mentorship that includes providing schedule adherence and alignment. Reporting to stakeholders will be required on a regular basis to ensure alignment to organizational commitments.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with system teams and contribute to requirements generation and architecture design considerations for Linux based applications.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Lead and mentor a small team; influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to adopt standardized processes and tooling.
• Manage E2E adoption and governance responsibilities while tracking and reporting essential quality and compliance performance indicators.
• Provide program status and development timing updates to stakeholders.
• Team mentorship that includes strategy emphasis and alignment to organizational goals.

What You Will Have:

• Knowledge of software design and development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux software development, including real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS.
• Proficiency in testing framework like google test and embedded build system workflows
• Strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash) and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across embedded, validation, and systems engineering teams.
• Accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Experience with configuration management tools like Git and open source libraries.
• Exposure to CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Experience with Docker, Lauterbach, Sonar Qube, CI/CD, Jenkins
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with a diverse group

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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.

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