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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.\nJob Description\nLove writing code that makes big machines move? This role is for you. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll build the software that helps massive equipment see, think, and work safely next to the people running it. Some days that’s robotics and autonomy. Some days it’s the build systems that keep everything shipping. Some days it’s the safety systems that make sure everyone gets home at the end of the shift. Every day, it matters.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDesign, build, test, and release software for robotic, automated, and safety-critical machines, and then watch it run in the real world.\nProve it works. Dig into test reviews and analysis, witness tests in person, and help get software certified.\nBuild and tune the build, integration, and release pipelines that turn “it works on my machine” into “it works on every machine.”\nHelp develop operator and machine safety systems that protect people and equipment on the job site.\nBring fresh ideas and new technology, including AI, to make our software smarter and more capable.\nSolve the puzzles that come up when new software meets existing machines, infrastructure, and products.\nShare what you know, review code, and help the engineers around you level up.\n\nDegree Requirement\nDegree required in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.\nWhat You Will Have:\nCommunicating Complex Concepts:Compares new or technical features to things people already know.\nSeparates the core idea from the supporting details.\nExplains things with little or no jargon.\nLeads with the facts and features that matter most.\nNotices when people are lost and simplifies on the fly.\n\nEffective Communications:Gives helpful feedback and coaching on others’ writing and presentations.\nShapes documents and presentations to fit the audience.\nBalances empathy with backbone when making a case.\nCommunicates well with teammates, leaders, and partners outside the team.\nWins people over with solid reasoning.\nKeeps conversations on track.\n\nManaging Multiple Priorities:Spots shifting priorities and confirms changes with management.\nUnderstands how current work connects to the bigger goals.\nDelivers work according to assigned priorities.\nHandles day-to-day demands while keeping project work moving.\nHandles 2-3 efforts at once without losing productivity.\n\nTechnical Excellence:Advises others on evaluating and delivering technical solutions.\nKnows who to pull in to crack a tough problem.\nMentors teammates to grow their technical skills.\nCoaches others to define, analyze, and deliver great solutions to business problems.\nSolves technical challenges by thinking through the ripple effects.\nOwns their results and holds others to the same high bar.\n\nStrategic Thinking:Helps carry out the team’s go-to-market strategy.\nFlags potential partnerships and alliances worth exploring.\nExplains the strategy to others and invites questions.\nTracks market trends, opportunities, and risks, and reports what they find.\nMakes sound recommendations when the options are complex or conflicting.\n\nInfluencing Through Expertise:Keeps learning through training and hands-on experience.\nUnderstands what motivates the people on the other side of the table.\nKnows who the decision makers are and how they like to get information.\nBacks recommendations with evidence.\nWorks in a way that builds a reputation as a trusted expert.\n\nSoftware Product Design/Architecture:Has architected and designed major or multiple products.\nLays out architecture options and the tradeoffs between them.\nUnderstands design considerations for embedded, real-time, database, operating system, and web environments.\nEstimates what a proposed design will cost.\nLeads design reviews and walkthroughs.\nWeighs the pros and cons of specific designs and architectures.\n\nArtificial Intelligence:Works hands-on in an applied AI area such as perception, autonomy, or anomaly detection.\nHelps define requirements for AI solution design and deployment.\nMaintains and updates AI systems and equipment.\nDeploys, develops, or operates AI products and platforms to meet business goals.\nTests and troubleshoots AI applications and systems.\n\nWhat Will Make You Stand Out:\n10+ years’ Experience supporting platform level development projects and interfacing with internal development groups\nProven experience supporting Product Development for on-road/off-road software engineering projects.\nExperience with Core Robotics Planning level development projects\nExperience supporting ADAS product development projects in heavy machinery, automotive or related industries.\nExperience with NVDIA hardware preferred\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.\nThis position will require up to 10% travel\n#LI\nSummary Pay Range:\n$147,760.00 - $240,110.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 21, 2026 - November 1, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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