Embedded Software Application Engineer jobs in United States
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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Embedded Software Application Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team committed to creating sustainable communities through innovative engineering solutions. The Embedded Software Application Engineer will design, develop, configure, and test high-quality software for telematics and connectivity control modules, working in a dynamic Agile environment.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Embedded software developmentCC++RustLinux software developmentAgile methodologyGIT configuration managementDebugging toolsElectrical schematicsNetworking protocolsTechnical troubleshootingAnalytical thinkingEffective communications

Required

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

Preferred

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)

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

Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.51B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant

Leadership Team

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George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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