Embedded Software Senior Engineering Specialist - AI

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.

Job Description:

Develops, designs, implements, deploys and tests AI centered solutions for embedded devices and systems development workflows.

What You Will Do:

• Gather and analyze user/client requirements to create AI centered solutions

• Design/implement/create/test/review software for AI centered solutions within a development team

• Develop and execute communication strategies for AI tool adoption across engineering teams

• Manage priorities within the development team

• Teach and assist developers within the team

• Train and support end users on AI tools and developed solutions

• Evaluate AI systems and tools

• Evaluate and select appropriate AI deployment architectures (cloud, on-premise, edge) based on system requirements and constraints

Education requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

What Skills You Will Have:

Technical Excellence:

• Experience with AI technology development

• Large Language Models, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), MCP and agentic workflows

• Experience with embedded C, C++ and Python

• Experience with software test frameworks, such as GoogleTest and PyTest

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git

• Experience with object-oriented design

• Experience with debuggers (Lauterbach/GDB)

Software Product Design/Architecture:

• Experience with architecture and design across multiple products or systems

• Ability to evaluate software architecture alternatives and articulate tradeoffs

• Experience with system design for embedded, cloud, and API-based solutions

• Ability to estimate cost and effort for proposed designs

• Experience facilitating design reviews and walkthroughs

Requirements Analysis:

• Experience leading requirements gathering and documentation

• Ability to drive requirement analysis activities from discovery through deliverables

• Experience translating user needs into technical specifications

Technical Troubleshooting:

• Experience with alternative troubleshooting approaches across hardware, software and communications systems

• Ability to lead resolution of complex, multi-component failures

• Experience developing troubleshooting standards and best practices

• Experience diagnosing non-recurring and performance-related problems

Teamwork:

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members

• Ability to host and participate in community practice for engineering communities

• Ability to work with a cross-functional team across different disciplines

Top candidates will also have :

• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

• Experience with RTOS systems (AUTOSAR standard)

• Experience with Linux systems (ROS2)

• Experience with functional safety standards

• Experience with Virtual Product Development process/tools

• Experience with acquisition tools (Vector Canape, Vector Canalyzer, Wireshark)

• Experience with datalinks, such as CAN and Ethernet

• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes

Additional Information:

• Position is on site 5 days per week

• Domestic relocation is available

• Travel is 10-15%

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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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.

Posting Dates:

May 28, 2026 - June 10, 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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