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Principal Robotics Platform Architect

Caterpillar Inc. · Irving, TX · Just now · 0 applicants
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Pay
$159k–$259kListed
Workplace
On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead
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About the role

Caterpillar is hiring a Principal Robotics Platform Architect to define the end-to-end software architecture for its robotics platform, including middleware, compute architecture, APIs, and standards. The role guides multiple engineering teams building and deploying autonomous machines across products and jobsites.

What you’ll do

  • Define end-to-end software architecture for the robotics platform
  • Establish middleware, runtime, compute architecture, standards, APIs, and reference designs
  • Enable teams to build and deploy autonomous machines across products and jobsites
  • Define architectural roadmaps and govern technology decisions
  • Provide technical direction across multiple engineering organizations
  • Guide teams through complex system design decisions

What you’ll need

  • Strong experience architecting robot software platforms with middleware, runtime, IPC, and platform services like ROS 2 / DDS
  • Experience defining onboard, edge, and cloud compute architecture, real-time execution, and resource management for production robotic or autonomous systems
  • Experience with GPU/accelerated compute and containerized deployment
  • Demonstrated ability to define APIs, reference designs, and standards that accelerate autonomy, machine learning, controls, and simulation teams
  • Deep understanding of perception, planning, controls, and machine platform integration at the software layer
  • Strong understanding of Agile SDLC in public cloud ecosystems, including test automation, peer review, and CI/CD

Original job description

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Principal Robotics Platform Architect to define and deliver the end-to-end software architecture for its robotics platform. The role establishes middleware, runtime, compute architecture, standards, APIs, and reference designs that enable teams to build and deploy autonomous machines across products and jobsites.Knowledge of…

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