Embedded Software Senior Engineer
Caterpillar
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $147,200–$179,062 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $163k for comparable roles.
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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.
Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.
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The Senior Embedded Software Engineer joins the Advanced Power Technologies team to develop embedded software for electronics control systems supporting diesel engine programs. This role involves performing software requirements analysis, integrating algorithms developed in MATLAB/Simulink, and managing software builds using embedded development toolchains. The engineer will build and test software in bench environments, perform root cause analysis on system-level failures, and support deployment to production ECUs. Key responsibilities include executing unit, integration, and regression testing across MIL, SIL, and HIL platforms. Required skills include experience in real-time software development, controls integration, and software lifecycle processes. Candidates should possess proficiency in C, Python, Git, dSPACE, Trace 32 Debugger, CANalyzer, and CAN/SAE J1939 to solve complex technical challenges within diesel engine and machine software development.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.
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