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, Illinois 61523. Design new software components for displays and connectivity control modules. Maintain and extend existing software. Perform code reviews for software development team. Review results of software unit and regression tests. Mentor less experienced developers. Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and systems application engineers. Provide core information software subject matter expertise to internal and external teams. Review requirements documents and acceptance criteria from software application engineers. Create software design documentation based on those requirements and acceptance criteria. Develop software features for Linux operating systems in C and C++. Build software applications using a Jenkins server. Design and develop test cases for software features using Python, gtest and cmocka. Execute software tests and review the test results. Troubleshoot software bugs using debuggers and secure shell access to controller logs. Release and archive software source code using git. Review and provide feedback on other developers' CIC++ code, test plans, and test results. Mentor younger developers, teaching them about general Caterpillar processes and best software development practices. REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 6 years of software development experience using C++ and/or C programming languages or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 4 years of experience with embedded software development. design. and architecture; (2) 2 years of experience in Linux software development; (3) Using debugging tools for embedded systems, such as Lauterbach debuggers, GDB, or Wire shark; (4) CAN, Serial, and USB data links and associated communication protocols. such as JI 939; and (5) GIT configuration management tool. Telecommuting: 2-3 days/week. Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Embedded SW Sr. Engineer / R0000270542] #LI-DNI

Posting Dates:

August 16, 2024 - December 15, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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