Use appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain perception software and assist in the verification and validation process.
What You Will Have
Problem Solving
Solve complex perception challenges for autonomous and operator-assisted heavy equipment operating in dynamic off-road environments.
Develop and optimize algorithms for sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and classification to meet customer and product requirements.
Analyze customer and machine data to identify performance gaps and drive continuous improvement of perception capabilities and machine intelligence.
Software Development Life Cycle
Participate in Agile software development from requirements and architecture through validation and deployment.
Develop software design documentation, verification plans, and test procedures.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver safe, production-quality autonomy solutions
Programming
Excellence in C++.
Fluency in Python.
Experience developing computer vision, machine learning, sensor fusion, object detection, and tracking algorithms.
Strong software engineering, debugging, and code quality practices
Technical Troubleshooting
Uses debugging and validation tools to analyze and resolve perception software issues.
Analyzes code, logs, sensor data, and machine performance data to troubleshoot complex problems.
Supports verification and validation activities for autonomous machine systems.
Considerations For Top Candidates
Experience developing perception systems for autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced operator assist systems using lidar, radar, and camera sensors.
Strong background in computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and classification algorithms.
Experience developing production-quality software in C++ and Python.
Experience with ROS/AIS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and modern software development tools including Git, CMake, Docker, and GoogleTest.
Experience developing, integrating, or validating complex autonomous systems with a focus on machine safety and productivity.
Experience working in Agile environments using Azure DevOps or Jira and leveraging AWS cloud technologies (EC2, S3, Batch) for data processing and model development.
Additional Information
This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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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