Autonomy Application Architect
Caterpillar1 day ago
Base Salary
$148k - $240k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement autonomous machine systems from requirements through production.
- Lead autonomy engineers and collaborate with software, hardware, platform, and global engineering teams.
- Evaluate and select technology solutions, estimate project time and cost, and support prioritization.
- Perform risk and benefit analysis and execute phased delivery plans from simulation through proof of concept and production release.
- Decompose customer requirements into technical requirements and document system designs, tradeoffs, requirements, and success criteria.
- Triage and resolve system-level issues in development, validation, and production.
- Communicate project goals, progress, recommendations, and design decisions to stakeholders and external partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering or computer science curriculum.
- Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
- Experience with robotics or autonomous projects is required.
- Knowledge of autonomous systems, preferably Caterpillar Command systems such as Command for Hauling or Command for Dozing.
- Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem or centralized control system architectures.
- Preferred experience with Caterpillar technology products, mining, construction or agricultural machines, product lifecycle management, and multi-generational technology products.
- Preferred experience with data analysis, issue investigation, safety frameworks such as functional safety or SOTIF, simulation tools, SiL and HiL test methods, C++, Python, and Linux development.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts, influence decisions with evidence, and build consensus among technical and business stakeholders.
Benefits
- Full-time onsite work at the Irving, Texas office, five days per week.
- Up to 20% travel is required.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available.
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
- Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) plans, HSA, FSAs, wellness programs, employee assistance, discounts, career development, incentive bonus, disability and life insurance, parental and adoption leave, and tuition reimbursement.
- Posting dates are October 8, 2026 through October 25, 2026.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and services construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for infrastructure, resource, and energy customers. The public company, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, sells primarily through an independent worldwide dealer network and provides equipment financing. It operates through Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, with shares traded on the NYSE and Euronext Paris.