Design, implement, test, and integrate autonomous and operator-assist algorithms for mobile off-road machines. Develop high-quality software, document architecture and verification procedures, analyze customer and platform data, debug and maintain software, and support system validation. The role requires collaboration across engineering and research teams, solving complex multi-subsystem problems, and applying robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and safety expertise.
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Robotics is a key part of Caterpillar's autonomy efforts. We are a small team with the opportunity to make a big impact. As Caterpillar is an established company with thousands of products in mining and construction all around the world, the customer pull for autonomy is clear. We are looking for an engineering specialist to join our team of experts in developing cutting-edge autonomous and operator-assisted driving systems. As an engineer on the team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing algorithms. You will also collaborate with other engineers and researchers to integrate your solutions into our software stack and hardware platform.
What You Will Do:
What You Have:
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Additional Information:
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
October 6, 2026 - October 18, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Robotics is a key part of Caterpillar's autonomy efforts. We are a small team with the opportunity to make a big impact. As Caterpillar is an established company with thousands of products in mining and construction all around the world, the customer pull for autonomy is clear. We are looking for an engineering specialist to join our team of experts in developing cutting-edge autonomous and operator-assisted driving systems. As an engineer on the team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing algorithms. You will also collaborate with other engineers and researchers to integrate your solutions into our software stack and hardware platform.
What You Will Do:
- Solve challenging problems for mobile off-road machines.
- Participate in design and development of high-quality software and algorithms to solve our customer needs.
- Document architecture specifications, software design, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
- Work with application teams to collect and analyze data on customer experience with robotic and manned platforms.
- Use appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and assist in the verification and validation process.
What You Have:
- Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy:
- Have a working knowledge of mobile robotics for autonomy or advanced operator assist systems. This includes a working knowledge of computer vision, machine learning and deep learning techniques and familiarity with lidar, radar and cameras as sensors.
- Design, write, test and review autonomy and advanced operator assist software
- Experience in Embodied AI
- Proven ability to work independently and within a team
- Software Development Life Cycle & Programming Languages & Application Development Tools:
- Have extensive experience of the Agile software development life cycle, the C++ and Python programming languages, Azure DevOps or Jira for project management and work item tracking, standard software development tools (CMake, Git, SonarQube, Docker, GoogleTest, Artifactory) used in development of mobile robot software systems.
- Have a working knowledge of cloud compute and storage tools, AWS EC2, S3, and Batch
- Have experience with ROS or Caterpillar's Autonomous Infrastructure Software (AIS), OpenCV, Tensorflow/PyTorch, and code development tools.
- Extensive experience participating in efforts to develop, integrate, or test complex autonomy systems that meet prioritized requirements and time frame constraints for autonomous machine programs focusing on machine safety and productivity.
- Ability to solve complex issues spanning multiple subsystems.
- Problem Solving:
- Have extensive experience in autonomy for mobile robotics with the following:
- Experience solving challenging problems in autonomy and operator assist systems
- A passion for innovation and problem-solving
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong mathematics skills
- Education Requirements: Requires a degree or multiple degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
Consideration for Top Candidates:
- Proven experience supporting Product Development for on-road/off-road software engineering projects.
- Experience supporting platform level development projects and interfacing with internal development groups
- Experience with Core Robotics Planning level development projects
- Experience with NVDIA hardware preferred
Additional Information:
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving (Dallas), TX Office.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
- This position will require up to 10% travel
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
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
Posting Dates:
October 6, 2026 - October 18, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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