Embedded Software Engineer

Caterpillar; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in construction and mining equipment seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop high-quality software for their Earthworks system. You will work on cloud connectivity and collaborate with international teams using C++ and web technologies like Angular and Typescript. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in embedded software development, alongside strong collaboration and prioritization skills. Relocation is available for this role.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, mathematics or mechatronics.
• Experience developing embedded software in C++.
• Experience building web applications with Typescript, preferably Angular.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on development and test scope.
• Develop and evolve solutions on embedded Linux using C++.
• Design and build applications using web technologies like Angular, Typescript, HTML, and CSS.

Skills

Embedded software development in C++

Web application development with Typescript

Collaboration and communication skills

Work prioritization

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Angular

HTML/CSS

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer page is loaded## Embedded Software Engineerlocations: Christ Church, Canterburytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000338268**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.**About Caterpillar**Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve.For 100 years, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Here you’ll find challenges that excite you and development opportunities to build a lifelong career.The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GPS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see**Job Summary**As a Software Engineer in our delivery team you’ll create dynamic, cross-platform, system features that help heavy equipment owners, operators, and technicians do their jobs more efficiently, more effectively, and better than the competition. You will be accountable for development of high quality software that hits the mark for what customers need, for working with their team to improve the development process, and doing it all within a large global development framework that is always evolving.Along with your team you will predominantly be working on development and evolution of our Earthworks system, with a focus on cloud connectivity and data services.**On a daily basis this will look like:*** Collaborating with team members on development and test scope, architecture and other development activities.* Working with application domain experts and other software developers across multiple international sites to deliver identified customer value.* Development and evolution of solutions on embedded linux using C++* Design and build applications using web technologies like Angular, Typescript, HTML, and CSS.* Work in and contribute to a distributed system. This includes identifying subdomains and creating bounded contexts. It would be helpful to have experience creating micro frontends with module federation in modern web applications.* Demonstrating a set of fundamental software engineering skills that result in predictability in engineering, scheduling and the quality of products developed.Along with being a team player, with strong work prioritisation skills and a collaborative communication and working style, you will also:* Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mechatronics or equivalent experience* Experience developing embedded software in C++.* Experience building web applications with Typescript, preferably Angular (or other modern javascript frameworks).* Have experience working within a full engineering process involving specification, development, automated testing, continuous delivery and documentation.**Additional Information**Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visitcaterpillar.com/social-media This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants outside of Australia / New Zealand that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities which can be found through our employment website at .Relocation is available for this position.**Posting Dates:**December 10, 2025 - January 15, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.