Autonomy Engineering Specialist, Integrated Technology

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TX
Salary
$128,470–$208,770 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 18, 2026

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This role $169k
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This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$184,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

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 135 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,049–$183,140 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Autonomy Engineering Specialist, Integrated Technology

The Autonomy Engineering Specialist - Integrated Technology joins a small robotics team to develop cutting-edge autonomous and operator-assisted driving systems for mobile off-road machines. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing algorithms while collaborating with researchers to integrate solutions into software stacks and hardware platforms. Key responsibilities include documenting architecture specifications, analyzing customer experience data, and debugging software to ensure machine safety and productivity. Candidates must possess expertise in computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, and sensors like lidar, radar, and cameras. Required technical skills include C++, Python, ROS, OpenCV, Tensorflow, and PyTorch, alongside experience with Azure DevOps, Docker, and AWS. The work focuses on solving complex autonomy problems for mining and construction equipment, requiring a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and test algorithms for autonomous and operator-assisted driving systems.
  • Develop high-quality software to solve specific customer needs for mobile off-road machines.
  • Document architecture specifications, software designs, verification plans, and safety procedures.
  • Collect and analyze customer experience data on robotic and manned platforms.
  • Debug, test, and maintain software using standard development tools and frameworks.
  • Integrate autonomy solutions into the existing software stack and hardware platform.
  • Participate in the verification and validation process for complex autonomy systems.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a degree or multiple degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Have a working knowledge of mobile robotics for autonomy, including computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, lidar, radar, and cameras.
  • Have extensive experience with the Agile software development life cycle, C++, Python, and tools like CMake, Git, SonarQube, Docker, and GoogleTest.
  • Have experience with ROS, OpenCV, Tensorflow/PyTorch, and cloud compute tools like AWS EC2, S3, and Batch.
  • Have extensive experience developing, integrating, or testing complex autonomy systems for mobile robotics focusing on safety and productivity.
  • Have proven ability to design, write, test, and review autonomy and advanced operator assist software.
  • Have proven experience supporting Product Development for on-road/off-road software engineering projects (preferred).
  • Have experience with Core Robotics Planning level development projects or NVDIA hardware (preferred).

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