Mossville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$183k/yr
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…
Skills: C++, Robotics, Autonomy, Automation, Robot Operating System (ROS)
Sanford, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$25/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Inventory Auditing, Data Analysis, Inventory Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Pomona, Missouri, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$28/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Industrial Hygiene, PPE Matrix Management, Safe Job Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis, EHS Compliance
Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico · On-site
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 e…
Skills: Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$95k–$152k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Business Assessment, Business Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Solution Design, Effective Communication
Sanford, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Manufacturing Processes, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$38/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Gaging, Quality Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Microsoft Office Suite, Problem Solving
Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$119k–$190k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Loyalty Program Strategy, Customer Experience Improvement, Critical Thinking, Data Insights, Cross-functional Collaboration
Pomona, Missouri, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$28/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Materials Planning, Inventory Management, SAP, Mach 1, Root Cause Analysis
Mossville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$159k–$239k/yr
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…
Skills: Battery System Design, People Management, Technical Project Planning, Design Control, Risk Incident Prevention
Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico · On-site
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Data Analysis, AutoCAD
Sanford, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Powder Coat Painting, Quality Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Morton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$98k–$146k/yr
Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics 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 eac…
Skills: Distribution Center Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Effective Communication
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$128k–$209k/yr
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…
Skills: Embedded Control Systems, Electronic Control Systems, CAN, J1939, Ethernet
Champaign, Illinois, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$26/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Vehicle Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Repair, Preventative Maintenance
Decatur, Illinois, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Production Management, Leadership, Team Management, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing
Lake County, Florida, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Manufacturing Leadership, Powder Coating Systems, Liquid Paint Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Stand-up Fork Truck Operation, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Computer Literacy, Written Communication
Boonville, Missouri, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$26/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Machine Operation, Quality Inspection, Rubber Injection Molding, Fork Truck Operation, Computer Literacy
Irving, Texas, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
Career Area: Sales 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 m…
Skills: Customer Focus, Product Knowledge, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Negotiating
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Develop production-quality C++ software for semi-autonomous and autonomous heavy equipment solutions. Collaborate with teams to prototype and integrate positioning, planning, perception, and controls into production systems.
Requires strong proficiency in C++ and experience with robotics frameworks like ROS. A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred, along with knowledge of autonomy technical projects.
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.
As a Senior Autonomy Development Engineer, your responsibilities in software development will be focused on developing advanced technologies, semi-autonomous, and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment. You’ll collaborate with team members to prototype and bring to production solutions applying and integrating positioning, planning, perception, and controls for heavy equipment applications. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach, developing quick prototypes & bringing them to production. You will participate in various aspects of the development process including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation. To excel in this role, you must be able to write and test high quality production code and enjoy solving challenging problems.
What You Will Do:
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.
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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Solving our customers' toughest challenges
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Offices: Irving, Texas, US
Solving our customers' toughest challenges
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Offices: Irving, Texas, US
