Autonomy Engineering Specialist

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prioritize software issues to enable high quality and high velocity delivery of Command for Hauling software.
• Triage software issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Prioritize issues by risk, customer impact, and other metrics.
• Identify mitigations to enable development and validation to continue.
• Collaborate with team members across multiple systems.

Requirements

Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; experience with issue management and resolution. System Level Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Experience troubleshooting integrated systems. Ability to analyze software problems in complex systems to identify the source. Experience evaluating impact and risk while identifying mitigations. Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple cross-functional teams as part of a fast-paced software delivery team. Ability to communicate effectively with global delivery teams. Experience with Command for Hauling systems, functions, and/or operation. Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree. Experience with data analysis tools and scripting languages for the purpose of issue evaluation and root cause analysis. Familiarity with system verification and validation methods. Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

Consideration For Top Candidates

Skills

Experience with Command for Hauling systems, functions, and/or operation.

Benefits

Summary Pay Range $128,470.00 - $208,770.00 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition 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 July 27, 2026 - August 2, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.