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# Autonomy Application Architect

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $128,470.0 - $208,770.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Python (Programming Language), Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76328519-autonomy-application-architect

## About the Role

+ Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
 + Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
 + Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc., Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

Consideration for Top Candidates:

 * Experience with Caterpillar technology products
 * Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
 * Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
 * Data analysis and issue investigation using custom scripts and tools
 * Safety frameworks, such as functional safety or SOTIF - Simulation tools for development and validation
 * Familiarity with SiL and HiL test methods
 * C++ and Python familiarity
 * Development in a Linux environment

## Description

An autonomy application architect owns vehicle-level solutions for autonomous machines. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with specialists to design and implement autonomous systems that perform real tasks in the real world.

What You Will Do:

 * Design and implement autonomous machine systems and capabilities from requirements to production.
 * Identify state-of-the-art technology solutions to meet customer needs. Follow through with solution evaluation, selection, and delivery.
 * Collaborate with software, hardware, and platform teams to break down solutions into actionable delivery activities.
 * Estimate project time and cost to enable prioritization and project management.
 * Perform risk and benefit analysis on proposed solutions and execute phased delivery plans starting with simulation, running through proof of concept, culminating in production release.
 * Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio.
 * Triage and resolve system level issues found in development, validation, or production.

What You Have:

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Communicating Complex Concepts:

 + Work with a global team to communicate the Why's and develop the How's of agreed features.
 + Clearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
 + Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels., + Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
 + Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
 + Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
 + Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.
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Effective Communications:

 + Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
 + Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
 + Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment
 + Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
 + Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.
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