Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Platform Software (Linux, ROS2 & Middleware)

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Platform Software Engineer to develop and maintain core platform software for next-generation embedded systems and edge computing platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Embedded Linux, C++, OS bring-up, middleware frameworks, device drivers, and platform integration, along with a passion for delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform software, middleware services, and system applications for Embedded Linux environments.
• Perform Linux OS bring-up, Board Support Package (BSP) integration, and platform customization on ARM/x86-based embedded systems.
• Develop and integrate ROS2, DDS-based communication frameworks, and middleware components.
• Develop, integrate, and debug Linux device drivers and hardware abstraction layers for peripherals and sensors.
• Design and implement system services for diagnostics, configuration, telemetry, logging, health monitoring, and device management.
• Support platform integration activities across hardware, operating system, middleware, and application layers.
• Perform complex debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, application, and test teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Follow established SDLC, coding standards, design reviews, testing, and release processes to ensure software quality.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technical reviews.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Embedded Linux development.
• Experience in Linux OS porting, BSP development, kernel configuration, and system bring-up.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • ROS2
  • DDS (Fast DDS, Cyclone DDS, RTI Connext DDS, etc.)
  • Device Driver Development
  • Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL)
  • Multithreading and Synchronization
  • IPC and Networking Protocols
  • Linux System Programming
• Experience with:
  • Yocto
  • Buildroot
  • Cross-Compilation Toolchains
  • Git and CI/CD pipelines
  • Docker and virtualization technologies

Debugging & System Analysis Skills

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities using:
  • GDB
  • Valgrind
  • Perf
  • Trace tools
  • Kernel logs and crash analysis
• Ability to diagnose issues across hardware, kernel, middleware, and application layers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Professional Competencies

• Strong focus on software quality, reliability, maintainability, and process compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical solutions.
• Experience working in Agile/Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NVIDIA IGX Thor, Jetson, or similar edge computing platforms.
• Experience with Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Industrial Automation, IoT, or Edge AI platforms.
• Exposure to AI/ML deployment frameworks and AI-enabled embedded systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A highly skilled platform engineer who understands the complete software stack—from device drivers and OS bring-up to middleware frameworks such as ROS2/DDS and platform services—while maintaining a strong focus on quality, system integration, and engineering excellence.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 14, 2026 - July 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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