[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Caterpillar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Caterpillar · Chennai, Tamil Nadu # Embedded SW Engineer Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full-time Operations Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted October 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Chennai-Tamil-Nadu/Embedded-SW-Engineer_R0000398165-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Caterpillar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) / Embedded SW Engineer ## Job description ### 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 Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive (5-6 + Years Experience) (C, MATLAB/Simulink, State flow. Develops, designs, implements and tests software of embedded devices and systems; monitors and enhances the efficiency and stability of the systems. ### Qualification B.E / B.Tech or M.E / M. ### Tech Specialization in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Responsibilities - Design and develop Application software in C for automotive ECUs /controllers - Develop control and state-machine logic using MATLAB, Simulink, and State flow - Understand and integrate Data Link Layer protocols (CAN – frame handling, arbitration, message scheduling, transport protocol) - Implement CAN/J1939 communication (PGN/SPN handling, message parsing, network management), CIP, MODBUS - Implement automotive diagnostics (DTCs, fault handling, UDS/J1939 diagnostic services) - Perform hardware-software integration with sensors, actuators, and ECU peripherals - Use Vector tools (CANoe/CANalyzer) for CAN simulation, diagnostics, and validation - Troubleshooting techniques - Use Trace32 (Lauterbach) for unit-level debugging, memory analysis, and low-level bring-up - Perform system testing and validation (open loop testing using ICDs, SIL, HIL) and optimize for real-time performance and reliability Secondary Responsibilities: - Be able to engage and collaborate with global stakeholders to deliver results - Be able to participate and contribute ideas in a global team - Interested in researching on new industry protocols and standards to drive innovative solutions for complex technical challenges - Perform software FMEAs - Familiar with ISO 26262 international automotive functional safety standard - Familiarity with New Product Development Process - Familiarity with Quality Standards like 6 Sigma, BIQ, Lean etc. ### Additional information This job requires 5 working days from office This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. ### Posting Dates Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Chennai-Tamil-Nadu/Embedded-SW-Engineer_R0000398165-1) ## More jobs at Caterpillar ### [Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/dd34b6787f6e470c64d9/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Digital Operations Support Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/38d713f3f20807b9fd4f/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/266d955d43c837e0688a/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Engineering Team Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/74ae5279c2126312b5d0/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Manager Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/6d430532e8fed83a8832/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Embedded Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/f6410cd9d6b444cab4b5/) Hitachi · Poland ### [Embedded Linux Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/4a568c57771230d00eb3/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Senior Embedded C/C++ Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/e53657f6825f105547ae/) Hitachi · Poland ### [Senior Engineer - Embedded Linux](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/c263d6d2ef62f554a6ae/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Embedded Low Level Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/cf9ada2761b62e9dab37/) Accenture OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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