Autonomy Application Architect

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irving, TX
Salary: $147,760–$240,110 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 25, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Autonomy Application Architect

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The Autonomy Application Architect owns the vehicle-level solution for autonomous machines, leading a team of autonomy engineers to design and implement systems that perform real-world tasks. The role involves managing the full lifecycle from requirements to production, including identifying state-of-the-art technology, performing risk and benefit analyses, and executing phased delivery plans starting with simulation. Key responsibilities include decomposing complex customer requirements into actionable technical tasks and triaging system-level issues. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and demonstrate expertise in autonomous systems, robotics, or centralized control system architectures. Required technical skills include C++, Python, and Linux development, alongside familiarity with SiL and HiL test methods, functional safety frameworks, and SOTIF. The work focuses on mining, construction, or agricultural machine automation.

Skills

Autonomous Systems Robotics C++ Python Linux SiL HiL Simulation Functional Safety SOTIF Data Analysis System Architecture

What you'll do

Design and implement autonomous machine systems from initial requirements through to production.
Identify, evaluate, and select state-of-the-art technology solutions to meet customer needs.
Decompose complex customer requirements into actionable technical requirements for various subsystems.
Estimate project time and costs to enable effective prioritization and project management.
Perform risk and benefit analyses and execute phased delivery plans from simulation to production.
Triage and resolve system-level issues identified during development, validation, or production.
Document system details, requirements, and success criteria to ensure alignment across all teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.
Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for product systems.
Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems (preferred: Cat Command system).
Strong working knowledge of Caterpillar Command ecosystem or other centralized control system architectures.
Experience with Robotics or Autonomous projects (required).
Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods (preferred).
Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products (preferred).

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