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# Engineer, Software

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** La Grange, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Engineering, Datasheets, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9f672d62-0ee1-41aa-b1c8-5feca760d2e4

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field with specialization as a software developer with functional cross domain skills in working with hardware engineering., 7+ years of experience as a cross-discipline generalist;
Capable of designing and implementing software, utilizing best practices;
Cross-discipline familiarity with embedded devices of different architectures and hardware specifics,
ability to work with associated software and lab-based tools to facilitate completion of tasks;
Ability to mentor team members with current best practices in areas of software development with focus
on security aspects;
Ability to work with hardware schematics and data sheets to understand impacts to software;
Understanding of security compliance issues;
Ability to work with stakeholders on appropriate designs and implementation details;
Excellent organizational, technical leadership and interpersonal skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and support
assertions with data; ability to make decisions based on facts;
Self-motivated with a strong sense of team environment;
Strong customer interaction skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
Strength - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Rare standing and walking;
Motion - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated
with office communications. Constant sitting, rare walking and standing;
Vision/Hearing Requirements - Occasional verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
Work Environment - Position is consistent with standard office environment;
Caterpillar Confidential Green
Caterpillar: (Non-Confidential)
Emotional Demands - High level of responsibility; high sense of urgency. Ability to multitask and
coordinate multiple issues simultaneously. Requires ability to coordinate work of a team to accomplish
mission success;
Safety - Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.

## Description

Performs the complete software lifecycle for company-developed embedded devices, including software design,
implementation, maintenance and end-of-life management., Builds operating systems from available software frameworks;
Customizes operating systems for product-specific roles;
Provides evaluation of hardware for operating system utilization;
Provides customization of operating system for specific hardware utilization;
Designs software components in operating system specialization;
Implements software components in operating system specialization;
Maintains software components in operating system specialization, including testing and validation;
Designs and implements back office infrastructure techniques;
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.