Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer 3
Location: Mossville, IL – Onsite, 5 days/week
Duration: 24 months
Role Overview:
Cat Robotics / Detect Application team is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test software features for embedded electronic controls supporting safety-detect machine applications.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop embedded software features using C++ / Linux.  
Perform requirements decomposition, software design, development, integration, and testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues through triage and debugging.
Develop validation plans and participate in design/code reviews.
Collaborate with global systems, software, machine, and validation teams in an Agile/Sprint environment.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
6–7 years of relevant industry experience; Master’s degree accepted with 5+ years.  
Strong C/C++ programming and software design/analysis.
Experience with Git, debuggers, compilers, CTest/GTest.
Knowledge of embedded systems, Linux, CAN, Ethernet/datalinks.
Experience with system-level feature design and specifications.
Strong troubleshooting and concise technical writing skills.
Ability to communicate positions effectively and work within a diverse global team.

Strong preference :
GStreamer
Detect sensors
Robotics / autonomy
Safety-critical or machine-control embedded software experience.

Top 3 Skills:
Strong C/C++ Coding
Software Design & Analysis
Strong Communication / Collaboration