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Autonomy Software Development Engineer

Mossville, IL$89,210 – $144,960Posted 10 days ago

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47 recent certified PERM filings · 19 similar-role filings

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Job description

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.

Role Summary:

Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. As a software developer focusing on autonomous large mining trucks, you’ll collaborate with team members to develop new autonomous truck models and features that provide critical value to our customers. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach and bringing those solutions to production. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!!

What you will do:

The Command for Hauling Developers will participate in various aspects of the development process including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation

  • Develop production quality C++ software
  • Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs
  • Support functional safety software design and validation process
  • Collaborate with team members to execute on goals

What you will have:

  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Ability to execute projects and optimize development strategies based on a large repository of data
  • Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
  • Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.

Top candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree
  • Skilled at programming in C++
  • Familiarization with core robotics principles
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals

Additional Details:

  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $144,960.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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39 of 1098 recent openings at this employer mention sponsorship.

Employer H-1B history

295
recent certified H-1B filings
94
new-hire petitions
54
filings for similar roles
256
so far in FY2026

Filed titles like this role: software engineer · software engineer i · software engineer ll

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  • 54 certified H-1B filings for this same role, 94 new-hire petitions across the employer, and 97 new hires already this year
  • 54 certified H-1B filings for this same role
  • 295 recent certified H-1B filings across the employer
  • Still filing this year — 256 filings in FY2026
  • 36 USCIS H-1B new-employment approvals, counted separately from LCA filings
  • 10 other recent postings for this role mention sponsorship
  • Strong filing activity in IL
  • 546 further USCIS approvals for extensions or transfers
  • 632 other recent postings at this company state a sponsorship restriction

Strong filing activity in IL.

Green card sponsorship evidence

Employer PERM history

47
recent certified PERM filings
19
filings for similar roles
43
filings in this location
Certified PERM filings by fiscal year
202317
202416
202577
202691YTD

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