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 **Core Engine Software Developer **is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of embedded control software that operates Caterpillar engine systems. This role supports delivery across multiple engine platforms and subsystems, ensuring software meets performance, emissions, and quality objectives.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and implement embedded control software for engine subsystems including Fuel Systems, Air Systems, Aftertreatment Systems, Thermal Management, and Governor, Power, Emissions, and Combustion Controls
- Develop software using model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink) and/or embedded C
- Execute software verification and validation activities, including Software-in-the-loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
- Debug and resolve software defects, performing root cause analysis to improve software quality and robustness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, calibration, validation, and integration to deliver complete engine solutions
Degree Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
What You Will Have
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
- Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
- Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
- Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
- Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness
- Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
- Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
- Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Explains own role and responsibility within team.
- Actively participates in team meetings.
- Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.
- Describes team mission and objectives in the context of results to be achieved.
- Demonstrates open, friendly, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
- Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
- Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
- Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
- Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Describes common tools for component-based, object-oriented development.
- Describes the objectives, activities and results of unit testing.
- Has developed programs in a specific language and for a specific platform.
- Interprets functional and technical blueprints; participates in structuring technical components.
- Participates in technical and code reviews.
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience developing embedded software for real-time systems
- Strong understanding of control systems and engine subsystems (fuel, air, aftertreatment, etc.)
- Proficiency in: MATLAB/Simulink, C / Embedded C, and Python
- Knowledge of diesel engine operation and emissions control systems
- Experience with: SIL / HIL validation environments, Software integration and release processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Additional information
- Relocation is offered with this position
- Sponsorship is not offered
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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 29, 2026 - June 11, 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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