Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.
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Design, develop, and maintain platform software, middleware services, and system applications for Embedded Linux environments.
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Perform Linux OS bring-up, Board Support Package (BSP) integration, and platform customization on ARM/x86-based embedded systems.
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Develop and integrate ROS2, DDS-based communication frameworks, and middleware components.
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Develop, integrate, and debug Linux device drivers and hardware abstraction layers for peripherals and sensors.
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Design and implement system services for diagnostics, configuration, telemetry, logging, health monitoring, and device management.
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Support platform integration activities across hardware, operating system, middleware, and application layers.
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Perform complex debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
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Collaborate with hardware, firmware, application, and test teams to ensure seamless system integration.
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Follow established SDLC, coding standards, design reviews, testing, and release processes to ensure software quality.
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Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technical reviews.
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Strong proficiency in C++ and Embedded Linux development.
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Experience in Linux OS porting, BSP development, kernel configuration, and system bring-up.
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Hands-on experience with:
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ROS2
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DDS (Fast DDS, Cyclone DDS, RTI Connext DDS, etc.)
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Device Driver Development
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Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL)
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Multithreading and Synchronization
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IPC and Networking Protocols
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Linux System Programming
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Experience with:
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Yocto
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Buildroot
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Cross-Compilation Toolchains
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Git and CI/CD pipelines
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Docker and virtualization technologies
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Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities using:
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GDB
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Valgrind
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Perf
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Trace tools
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Kernel logs and crash analysis
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Ability to diagnose issues across hardware, kernel, middleware, and application layers.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong focus on software quality, reliability, maintainability, and process compliance.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
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Ability to work independently and drive technical solutions.
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Experience working in Agile/Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments.
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Experience with NVIDIA IGX Thor, Jetson, or similar edge computing platforms.
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Experience with Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Industrial Automation, IoT, or Edge AI platforms.
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Exposure to AI/ML deployment frameworks and AI-enabled embedded systems.
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Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
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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