C++ Architect

Caterpillar Inc.

. Lead the design, development, testing, and architectural oversight of safety-critical autonomy applications .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing safety-critical autonomy applications, with a strong focus on real-time embedded software, sensor fusion, and object detection algorithms. Proven ability to lead verification and validation activities while mentoring junior engineers in programming best practices and advanced troubleshooting techniques.

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C++ Application DevelopmentReal-Time System ArchitectureSensor Fusion AlgorithmsEmbedded Software DesignSDLC Methodologies

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Hard Skills

C++11/14/17 ProficiencyReal-Time Data Flow DesignObject Detection AlgorithmsTracking AlgorithmsPrediction AlgorithmsDebugging Embedded SystemsMulti-ECU IntegrationVerification and ValidationTest Strategy DevelopmentRoot-Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Structured Problem-SolvingCoaching and MentoringAdvanced Troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Linux PlatformsLinux Debugging ToolsCANEthernetMiddleware

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical ApplicationsAutonomous SystemsSensor Data ProcessingThreat AssessmentAutomated Safety Responses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxSDLCC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, testing, and architectural oversight of safety-critical autonomy applications
Design safety-critical features end-to-end for sensor data processing, object detection, threat assessment, and automated safety responses
Guide teams on real-time embedded software design practices
Document architecture specifications, software design descriptions, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures
Support developers in building and validating detection and decision-making algorithms across multiple vehicle and machine configurations
Use appropriate tools to debug, test, and maintain software and hardware systems
Lead verification and validation activities
Lead design and code reviews focused on safety, correctness, numerical stability, and degraded or missing data
Design and validate real-time data flows and integrate software across CAN, Ethernet, and middleware in multi-ECU architectures
Develop and tune sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and prediction algorithms
Lead SDLC activities across design, implementation, integration, testing, validation, and release
Define and execute test strategies, plans, and cases
Oversee large development efforts aligned with system and architectural design
Coach and mentor junior engineers on programming best practices, Linux workflows, and advanced troubleshooting techniques
Lead structured problem resolution and root-cause analysis for complex, high-impact issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
More than 10 years of relevant industry experience developing C++ applications
Knowledge of real-time system architecture and multi-system integration across sensing, compute, and actuation domains
Ability to design and validate end-to-end data flows meeting real-time latency and throughput requirements
Experience integrating software across CAN, Ethernet, and middleware in multi-ECU architectures
Knowledge of AI and sensor fusion concepts and methods
Ability to develop and apply perception and prediction algorithms for autonomous systems
Experience designing and implementing sensor fusion pipelines integrating radar, camera, and lidar data
Experience developing and tuning object detection, tracking, and prediction algorithms for real-time autonomous decision-making
Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
Ability to design, implement, debug, and maintain software for embedded and distributed systems
Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), including concurrency, RAII, smart pointers, and memory-safe patterns
Experience developing on Linux platforms and using Linux debugging and profiling tools
Structured problem-solving and advanced troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and system domains

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
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