This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$148,731–$188,950
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$141k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
140 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$121,389–$183,140
across 131 roles with salary data.
As an Embedded Software Senior Engineer in the Machine Technology Platform Group, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to advance new technologies for machine subsystems. You will gather and analyze user needs to define software requirements, contribute to architecture discussions to ensure design consistency, and develop production-quality C/C++ software through iterative development cycles. The role involves solving complex technical problems while managing the full development lifecycle including documentation, quality assurance, and validation. Key technical requirements include experience with RTOS and Linux environments, proficiency in GoogleTest-based unit testing, and strong scripting skills using Python and Bash. You will also utilize tools such as Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Lauterbach, and Rust while working with open-source libraries and AI-assisted development tools to deliver high-quality software for various machine components.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $154708 from 94 postings across 18 companies.
C
C++
Rust
Python
Embedded Systems
RTOS
FreeRTOS
VxWorks
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SELinux
Ansible
Bash
Make
XML
CI/CD
GitLab
AWS IoT Core
Greengrass
NVIDIA
Agile