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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer 3
Location: TX Irving, Williams Square Corporate Headquarters
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Full Time
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: 1st Shift 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (8 hours/day)
Travel: 0 25% domestic travel
Potential locations include:
- Mossville, IL TC-A
- Pittsburgh, PA PAC
Export Control
Yes Export Control requirements apply
Position Overview
Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer 3 to join a technical team focused on robotics, autonomosemi-autonomous systems, positioning, and localization.
The engineer will develop production-quality C++ software and localization algorithms that enable autonomous and semi-autonomous machines to determine their position and altitude relative to the surrounding environment.
The role involves working with perception, inertial, and GNSS inputs, developing state-estimation and filtering solutions, and taking algorithms from research/prototype stages through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, and implement localization and positioning algorithms.
- Develop production-quality C++ software for autonomous and semi-autonomous systems.
- Work on algorithms that allow robotic systems to localize robustly within their environment.
- Estimate position and altitude using multiple sources, including:
- Perception-based inputs
- Inertial measurement inputs
- GNSS inputs
- Develop and implement filtering and state-estimation solutions.
- Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including:
- Requirements
- Architecture
- Design
- Documentation
- Coding
- Testing
- Validation
- Product quality
- Contribute to requirements generation and localization architecture design.
- Support functional safety software design and validation.
- Analyze software/application issues and develop appropriate solutions.
- Analyze code, logs, and system behavior during advanced troubleshooting.
- Evaluate risks and benefits of alternative technical approaches and recommend solutions.
- Research and prototype new approaches and transition successful concepts into production.
- Collaborate with and mentor other members of the localization team.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in one of the following:
- Robotics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Candidates with a Master's degree may qualify with 2 years of experience.
- Associate degrees are not accepted.
- Internship experience may be considered.
- Comparable background may include Software Developer Robotics Positioning experience.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
1. Strong C++ Development
- Excellent/professional-level C++ programming
- Production-quality software development
- Strong debugging and profiling skills
- Ability to interpret application/system designs and specifications
2. State Estimation / Localization
Hands-on experience with:
- State estimation
- Localization algorithms
- Inertial measurement technology
- Positioning/navigation systems
- Filtering algorithms
3. Robotics / Autonomous Systems
Experience developing software for:
- Robotics
- Autonomous systems
- Semi-autonomous systems
- Robotic positioning/localization
- Navigation or guidance systems
Additional Required Technical Skills
Programming
- C++ Required
- Python Required
- Strong software engineering practices
- Debugging/profiling
- Structured programming techniques
State Estimation & Sensors
- Inertial Measurement Technology
- State Estimation
- GNSS
- Perception-based inputs
- Inertial-based inputs
- Position and altitude estimation
Software Engineering
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Requirements analysis
- Architecture/design
- Coding
- Documentation
- Testing and validation
- Product quality
- Functional safety
Troubleshooting
- Advanced software troubleshooting
- Code and log analysis
- Diagnostic tools
- Root-cause/problem analysis
- Documentation of technical problems and resolutions
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Candidates with the following experience should be prioritized:
- 5+ years of Robotics/Autonomous Systems experience
- Error State filtering
- Kalman Filter
- Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
- Inertial-based navigation and/or guidance systems
- Localization and positioning
- SLAM Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
- Graph optimization libraries
- State-estimation algorithms
- ROS Robot Operating System
- Robotics frameworks
- Physics-based modeling
- Vehicle modeling and dynamics
- Strong mathematics fundamentals, including:
- 3D geometry
- Linear algebra
- Statistical error modeling
- Gauss-Markov processes
- Coordinate systems and coordinate transformations
- Ability to translate research papers/literature into production implementations
The source specifically identifies Error State, Kalman/EKF filtering, inertial navigation, SLAM, ROS, mathematical foundations, coordinate transformations, and vehicle/physics modeling as desired experience.
Soft Skills
Required
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Team collaboration and problem solving
- Ability to take ownership of ideas from prototype to production
- Adaptability throughout different development phases
- Strong attention to detail
Preferred
- Self-driven research and prototyping
- Systems-thinking mindset
- Resilience and persistence when solving complex technical problems
Typical Day / Week
The engineer will typically work on:
- Researching localization approaches
- Designing and implementing localization algorithms
- Developing C++ software
- Debugging and profiling software
- Working with state-estimation/filtering algorithms
- Analyzing sensor inputs such as inertial and GNSS data
- Supporting architecture and requirements development
- Testing and validating algorithms/software
- Troubleshooting system and application issues
- Collaborating with other localization/robotics engineers
- Moving prototypes and research concepts into production
Interview Process
3 Interview Rounds
- Initial Screening
- Hiring Manager + Technical Lead
- Technical Interview
- Technical Interview
Interview Format: Virtual/Phone
Interview Type: Panel
Interview Timeline: ASAP
Candidate Red Flags / Disqualifiers
Do NOT submit candidates who:
- Are looking for fully remote or part-time remote work
- Do not have strong C++ development experience
- Lack software development experience
- Have no exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, positioning, or localization
- Lack state-estimation/inertial measurement knowledge for this specific role
Important: The source explicitly lists candidates seeking full-time or part-time remote work as a disqualifier.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a Robotics/Embedded Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience developing production-quality software for robotics, autonomous systems, positioning, localization, or navigation.
The strongest candidates will have:
C++ + Python + Robotics + Localization + State Estimation + Inertial Sensors + GNSS
Candidates with Kalman/EKF filtering, SLAM, ROS, inertial navigation, and autonomous vehicle/machine experience should be prioritized.
Recommended Search Titles
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Software Developer
- Robotics Software Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Autonomous Systems Engineer
- Localization Engineer
- Navigation Engineer
- Perception/Localization Engineer
- Software Engineer Robotics
- C++ Robotics Engineer
- State Estimation Engineer
- Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer
Best Regards,
Ishika
SR. IT Technical/Engineer Recruiter
Ph No-
Email:
Address: 505 Knolle Court, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
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