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Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Engineering Specialist at its facility located at Alpharetta Georgia EPD Plant, 4955 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005.
Act as principal contributor on design or CPPD team and manage the development of a product, process or both. Develop solutions for complex technical software engineering problems. Accountable for the design/improvement of complex systems or processes. Demonstrate technical expertise and serve as a team/project leader focused on technical delivery. Develop and perform on complex projects or programs. Direct work with other units, suppliers, customers, and teams. Decisions may have far-reaching impact on project teams, immediate workgroup, division, business unit, suppliers, internal and external customers, and Caterpillar markets. Communicate conceptual design, understand customer needs and product applications, and master embedded software languages, software development tools, software architecture, configuration management, and lifecycle management. Focus on technical contributions and project management. Design and promote new products and processes, help establish strategies for new process and product programs, manage projects or program according to plans, perform requirements analysis, and create innovative solutions to meet customer needs. Evaluate new products, maintain existing products, communicate technology to customers, team members, suppliers, and other units, and support and advise engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers, and suppliers. Manage personal development, stay current with new technologies including emerging technologies such as AUTOSAR or create new technologies, continuous integration and build, native simulation, and automated testing. Define acceptance criteria, new product introduction processes, conceptual design, practical application of theory, and application of the NPI process. Develop Telematics onboard monitoring software used in Electronic Controller Modules for Caterpillar machines and engine applications. Work with the Telematics System team and software development teams to define software requirements and validation details. Provide upfront design guidance for software feature work, conduct design and code reviews, and lead software technology strategy and roadmap creation. Maintain extensive interaction with Telematics systems engineers and software development teams globally.
REQS: This position requires a master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience as a software architect or team lead for a cross-functional development team or related occupation. Alternatively, will accept a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience as a software architect or team lead for a cross functional development team or related occupation.
Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Linux; (2) Embedded controls development for Telematics applications in heavy machinery or automotive industry to gather data and remotely monitoring assets; (3) Design Patterns in software development; (4) Developing Unit Tests and Test-Driven Development; (5) UML Tools like Rhapsody in developing designs through UML diagrams; (6) Ubuntu; (7) CAN, J1939, TCP/IP OR other data link protocols; (8) CAN based tools like CANoe and CANalyzer; and (9) GIT configuration management tool.
Summary Pay Range:
$152,131.00 - $192,710.00 per year
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.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.) *
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• 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 Software Engineering Specialist / R0000375720] #LI-DNI
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 9, 2026 - October 8, 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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