Embedded Software Sr. Engineer Rust, Python

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.

Come work on the Core Information Software team developing Caterpillar telematics, displays, and network managers for Caterpillar machines & engines. Our Core Information Software team is developing operating systems, core software, applications, and data transfer frameworks that Caterpillar Displays & Connectivity product lines will be using for years to come. The team works in a dynamic environment that supports flexible work hours and a hybrid schedule, splitting time between working from home and in-person collaboration in the office in Mossville, IL.

You will help design, develop, configure, and test our high-quality, secure software as a member of our small team, focusing on iterative development and fast delivery of features utilizing up-to-date technologies and practices like Agile, C, C++ and Rust, 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

• Technical Excellence:
  Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• 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.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

• Solid experience with embedded software development, design, and architecture
• Desire to work in a fast-paced Agile team environment
• Experience with GIT configuration management tool
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience with scripting using Python
• Development experience with Rust
• Experience with Linux software development, including RTOS development (i.e. Free RTOS)
• Experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, WiFi, Bluetooth low energy
• Experience with CAN, J1939, and other data link protocols
• Experience using Design Patterns and Object-Oriented programming
• Experience with developing Unit Tests and Test-Driven Development
• Experience using debugging tools for embedded systems (e.g. Lauterbach, GDB, Wireshark)

• The location for this position is Mossville, IL. Role is on-site Monday to Friday
• United States domestic relocation is available for this position.
• 10% travel is required for this role.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Summary Pay Range: $ - $

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts…