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This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$151,000–$200,312
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$122k
versus about
$176k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
115 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$191,443
across 110 roles with salary data.
The Embedded Software Engineer - Platform Software joins the Platform software team to design, develop, and deliver low-level embedded software for Next Gen ECUs used in Caterpillar NPI programs. The role involves gathering functional requirements, preparing design proposals, and writing source code for embedded systems. Key responsibilities include testing and debugging software to optimize performance and troubleshooting hardware or application problems using oscilloscopes, debuggers, and logic analyzers. Candidates must possess skills in C or C++ for real-time embedded development, along with experience in RTOS integrations, I/O drivers, boot loaders, and communication networks like J1939, CAN, or Ethernet. Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, Git, and the AUTOSAR standard is required to support modular architecture and automated build processes within an Agile framework.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $154416 from 95 postings across 19 companies.
C++
Python
Embedded Software
RTOS
Linux
ARM
Intel
CIP
Ethernet
USB
PCI Express
Agile
Scaled Agile Framework
IEC 61508
IEC 62443
Device Drivers
System on Chip
C
C++
Embedded Linux
Python
Bash
Git
Unit Testing
Data Structures
Algorithms
Multithreaded Programming
Networking
FPGA
Hardware-in-the-loop
Real-time Systems
Version Control
Automated Build Systems
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C++
Embedded Linux
Python
Bash
Git
Unit Testing
Data Structures
Algorithms
Multithreaded Programming
Networking
Ethernet
FPGA
Hardware-in-the-loop
Simulation
Software Configuration Management
C/C++
RTOS
Embedded Software
Python
Ethernet
RS422
1553
GigE Vision
CoaXPress
Camera Link
Subversion
Linux
Windows
Board Support Packages
Drivers
System Testing
Earned Value Management
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