Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

Role Definition

As an Autonomy Application Architect, you will drive the architectural design of features that are required for Command solutions of Underground Machines. Guide, inspire, and support product-focused software engineering team building. You will set technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across embedded Linux components of Command Solutions for Underground Machines.

Responsibilities

1) Hands-On Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Own and contribute to architecture and detailed design.




- Actively design and contribute to feature development, debugging, and defect resolution.
- Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
- Mentor engineers in up-to-date C++, embedded systems, debugging, and profiling.
- Remove technical roadblocks, clarify priorities, and work effectively.
- Foster a learning culture and encourage knowledge sharing.

3) Delivery & Process (SDF & Agile)
- Ensure strict adherence to the Software Development Framework (SDF).
- Guide the team through backlog grooming, planning, integration, and defect triage.

4) Cross-Functional & Cross-Site Collaboration
- Collaborate with systems, controls, sensors, and hardware teams.
- Work with geographically dispersed teams to drive improvements.
- Communicate effectively with product managers and global leadership.

5) Quality, Safety, and Compliance
- Uphold rigorous software quality standards.
- Ensure proper defect manag

📌 Autonomy Application Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai