Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded SW Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Work on the core information software team developing Caterpillar telematics, displays, and network managers for Caterpillar machines & engines. Develop operating systems, core software, applications, and data transfer frameworks that Caterpillar displays & connectivity product lines using for years to come. Design, develop, configure, and test the high-quality, secure software as a member of small team. Focus on iterative development and fast delivery of features utilizing up-to-date technologies and practices like Agile, C and C++, embedded Linux, and a plethora of open-source software. Design new software components for displays and connectivity control modules. Maintain and extend existing software. Perform code reviews for software development team. Review results of software unit and regression tests. Mentor less experienced developers. Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and systems application engineers. Provide Core Information software subject matter expertise to internal and external teams. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field plus 6 years of software development experience using C++ and/or C programming languages or related occupation. Alternatively, employer will also accept master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or a related field plus 5 years of software development experience using C++ and/or C programming languages or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Embedded software development, design, and architecture; (2) Linux software development; (3) GIT configuration management tool; (4) Reading electrical schematics; (5) Scripting using Python; (6) RTOS development (i.e. Free RTOS); (7) Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy; (8) CAN, J1939, and other data link protocols; (9) Design Patterns and Object-Oriented programming; (10) Developing Unit Tests and Test-Driven Development; and (11) Debugging tools for embedded systems such as Lauterbach, GDB, or Wireshark.
Summary Pay Range:
$127,587.00 – $146,290.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
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Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
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401(k) savings plans*
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Health Savings Account (HSA)*
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
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Health Lifestyle Programs*
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Employee Assistance Program*
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Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
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Career Development*
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Incentive bonus*
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Disability benefits
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Life Insurance
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Parental leave
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Adoption benefits
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Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Embedded SW Engineer/ R0000366937] #LI-DNI
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 28, 2026 - August 27, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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