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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded SW Sr. Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define critical system requirements. Understand program timelines and plan long-term and short-term deliverables. Coordinate user story deliverables with the delivery team to ensure expected content is delivered per release expectations. Lead feasibility investigations and work with multiple process partners to drive feature development plans. Lead the resolution of display software defects found during product development. Verify display application specifications have been implemented correctly during integration testing in accordance with documented acceptance criteria.
REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of systems/requirements experience in the automotive or heavy equipment industry or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Developing high level feature requirements or change requests and translating them into functional specifications for consumption by software delivery teams; (2) Team planning through activities such as story mapping, story estimation and release planning and commitment; (3) Agile development methodologies; (4) Agile workflow tools such as Target Process, DevOps, JIRA, IBM Doors; (5) Software development experience with different UI frameworks; (6) Systems troubleshooting using analytical tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer or Wireshark; (7) Automotive protocols – CAN and J1939; (8) GIT configuration management; (9) Assembling and modifying test bench instrumentation including wiring and harnesses; and (10) Authoring functional requirements for graphical displays, instrument clusters, infotainment or mobile devices.
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Embedded SW Sr. Engineer / R0000366970] #LI-DNI
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 28, 2026 - August 27, 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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