You’ll build and deploy against one of the most unique data foundations—over 1.6 million connected assets generating real-world data daily. These data and platform capabilities are enabling the development of AI models, edge computing architectures, and software systems that scale across fleets, products, and industries. The result will be a new generation of machines that continuously learn, improve, and deliver performance at scale.
Be Part of What’s Next in Autonomous Construction Sites
Construction autonomy is one of the most complex challenges in applied AI, and at Caterpillar, advancements in physical AI, simulation, sensing, and edge computing are turning things that once felt impossible—intelligent machines operating in dynamic jobsites—into reality.
Our connected ecosystem brings together massive volumes of high-quality data to create a foundation where engineers like you can build and deploy against.
If this work motivates you, we invite you to join our team. In these roles, you’ll work at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. You’ll help design and deliver intelligent systems that enable machines to perceive their environment, make informed decisions, and support safer, more productive operations.
Apply today to build the new era of construction autonomy at Caterpillar.
Job Summary
Own the compute, operating system, driver, middleware, tools and runtime architecture for autonomy software running on the NVIDIA Thor-based edge platform. This role focuses on enabling perception, robotics, machine interface, data logging, diagnostics, and autonomy-related services to run reliably on the edge device.
Primary Responsibilities
Define the edge compute and runtime architecture for autonomy services running on the NVIDIA Jetson IGX/AGX Thor platform, including OS configuration, middleware, service startup, service lifecycle, runtime dependencies, and system integration.
Leverage the NVIDIA Jetson software ecosystem, including Jetson Linux, CUDA, TensorRT, Isaac, and related tools, to support GPU-accelerated inference, sensor data processing, model deployment, and runtime optimization.
Define CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and network resource allocation strategy across perception, robotics, machine interface, data logging, diagnostics, and other services.
Define runtime monitoring and health management architecture, including service/process monitoring, resource usage checks, driver health, log collection, fault detection, restart behavior, degraded operation, and field diagnostics.
Candidate Requirements
Strong experience with edge AI runtime platforms, embedded Linux systems, or robotics compute platforms. Experience with NVIDIA Jetson IGX/AGX Thor ecosystem, Jetson Linux, CUDA, TensorRT, Isaac is a strong plus.
Solid understanding of CPU, GPU, memory, storage, network, and compute resource management for real-time autonomy workloads.
Experience with middleware, drivers, service orchestration, process monitoring, logging, diagnostics, software updates, and runtime health management on embedded or edge computing platforms.
Ability to work across perception, robotics, machine platform, safety, cybersecurity, operations, and supplier teams to ensure autonomy software runs reliably on real machines.
Additional Details
This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office (Dallas)
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position
This position will require up to 25% domestic travel
Summary Pay Range
$147,760.00 - $240,110.00
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 available for eligible applicants.
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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