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# Embedded Software Engineer 3

- **Company:** Epitec, Inc.
- **Location:** Chillicothe, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,640.0 - $128,960.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Structured Programming, Visual Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4ea67dd23b079fff

## About the Role

Do you have experience in C++?, Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Internship experience may be counted toward experience

Experience
Five to seven years of experience supporting robotics, autonomy, or automation related engineering projects

Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in C++
Solid understanding of the software development life cycle
Strong debugging, profiling, and structured programming skills

Top Skills

Experience working with robotics frameworks such as ROS
Knowledge of positioning, planning, and or perception systems
Ability to evaluate research and translate concepts into production ready software

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in mining or construction environments
Experience with heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, track type tractors, motor graders, or mining shovels

Soft Skills

Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to evaluate risks and alternative solutions
Clear communication and collaboration within engineering teams

## Description

Caterpillar is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 3 to support the development of advanced, semi autonomous, and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment applications. This role focuses on software development for autonomy systems used on surface loading machines such as wheel loaders and excavators.

The engineer will collaborate closely with a small engineering team to prototype solutions, solve real world problems, and transition software into production environments., * Develop production quality C++ embedded software including design, documentation, coding, validation, and product quality activities

 * Contribute to requirements definition and architecture design for advanced autonomy technologies

 * Apply positioning, planning, perception, and control concepts in embedded software solutions

 * Support functional safety software design and validation activities

 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues using strong debugging and profiling practices

 * Collaborate with and mentor team members to support execution of technical goals

Team and Work Environment

This role is part of an engineering team focused on embedded electronic control systems and vision systems for autonomous machine applications.
The team size is approximately three to six engineers.
Work is primarily office based with close daily collaboration.


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