{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8c6d232b198329962f5ee9f6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8c6d232b198329962f5ee9f6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8c6d232b198329962f5ee9f6","title":"Senior Embedded Software Engineer - CAT","description":"Technical Leadership Role For Autonomy SoftwareVirtual interview all visa except H1B Onsite: Mossville, IL (local) Mossville, IL preferred - also open to candidates in San Francisco, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Cary/Clayton, NCPosition OverviewThis is a high-impact technical leadership role focused on developing and scaling production-quality autonomy software. The engineer will lead teams responsible for perception, planning, control, and platform capabilities, moving algorithmic concepts from research prototypes into robust, field-ready solutions.Core ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Leadership: Design and own major autonomy software components across perception, localization, and planning layers to ensure systems are scalable and maintainable.Production Integration: Translate research and AI/ML prototypes into real-time, production-grade software integrated with sensors (LiDAR, Radar, Camera) and vehicle networks.Mentorship: Set coding standards and best practices while guiding junior and mid-level engineers through rigorous design and code reviews.Field Problem Solving: Lead root-cause analysis for complex issues observed in simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), or actual field deployments.Candidate RequirementsExperience: 8+ years of professional software development with a focus on autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems.Core Tech Stack: Expert-level C++ (Required) and proficiency in Python.Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of Linux-based development, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field (Master's preferred).Preferred Technical SkillsExperience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2).Hands-on experience with perception systems, sensor fusion, or motion planning algorithms.Familiarity with simulation pipelines (SIL/HIL) and functional safety concepts.Background in developing software for heavy industrial, automotive, or off-highway autonomous systems.The Value PropositionProduction-Scale Impact: Unlike R&D-only roles, this position focuses on autonomy software that is actively moving to production on large-scale machinery.Technical Influence: As a senior leader, this individual will shape the long-term platform strategy and technical roadmap for autonomous systems.Global Collaboration: Work within a highly cross-functional, multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in AI, hardware, and systems engineering.","company":"ShiftCode Analytics","rawCompany":"shiftcode analytics","city":"Mossville","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T02:32:54.757Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Embedded Software Engineer - CAT","description":"Technical Leadership Role For Autonomy SoftwareVirtual interview all visa except H1B Onsite: Mossville, IL (local) Mossville, IL preferred - also open to candidates in San Francisco, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Cary/Clayton, NCPosition OverviewThis is a high-impact technical leadership role focused on developing and scaling production-quality autonomy software. 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