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# Embedded Software Senior Engineer

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Peoria, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,710 - $169,060
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Software in the Loop, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/73A50A1BD9324C7AA39C6AB106BCBCFA/job/

## About the Role

* Requires a 4-year degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

What Skills You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking:

 * Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts., * Electrical components / systems experience. Read a schematic and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues.
 * Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications
 * Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes

## Description

* Work with different machine systems teams to develop a plan to integrate new libraries in a reusable way
 * Software development using primarily C/C++ on a Real-Time OS with AutoSAR framework
 * Integration of software features taken from models and libraries to create software flash files
 * Integration of updated configuration and calibration data
 * Test plan development and software validation using Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) methods, * Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

Teamwork:

 * Actively participates in team meetings.

 * Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively.

Producing Results:

 * Strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards.

 * Seeks out advice, help, and information when needed to accomplish responsibilities.

Software Development:

 * Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.