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# Embedded Software Senior Team Lead

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,760.0 - $221,640.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Embedded Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9E75975665924AD39660D1AD890F2884/job/

## About the Role

* Communicating Complex Concepts : Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
 * Technical Excellence: Knowledge of general L6 systems and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
 * Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) and tactical (1-2 years) planning in support of the overall business goals.
 * Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Top Candidates Will Have:

 * Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple organizations
 * Experience in software & systems development and deployment
 * Experience with NPI deployment in machine systems and programs

## Description

* Lead strategic planning for edge AI solution deployment on machines, developing short- and long-range technology plans with prime product L6 groups and business partner technology leads. Align plans with organizational goals while building team capability and driving continuous improvement.
 * Own NPI deliverables for integrating edge AI sub-systems with L6 machine systems, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
 * Communicate program status and timing for L6 machine and technology solution integration, ensuring progress is visible to stakeholders and product teams.
 * Provide people and technical leadership in system integration and software development, aligned with the enterprise technical strategy.
 * Lead the creation, adoption, and maintenance of processes used to design and develop systems, products, services, and technologies.
 * Collaborate with global engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver functional, integrated systems that meet design goals.