Embedded Software Senior Engineering Specialist - AI

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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:

Bachelors 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:

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

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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