7927BR

PRS Facility Location:

Independence, MO PRIIS - 287

Job Purpose:

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar Company and a leading provider of services to the Railroad industry in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, seeks a Senior Software Engineer reporting to our facility in Independence, MO.

The successful candidate is responsible for embedded software application solutions for our Vital Interlocking Products. The engineering will work closely with product management, engineering, and customers in gathering to support software design, development, integration and test. Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment are a must.

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Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer

City:

Independence

Key Job Elements:

• Development, testing and deployment of embedded product executive software;

• Coordinating requirements and application design with customers, product management, and field engineering;

• Managing the development of product & software;

• Software and Hardware configuration management and workflows;

• Development, testing and deployment of custom embedded and/or windows/QNX product application software;

• Troubleshoot remote hardware and software issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5–7 years’ experience minimum in either embedded, windows or Linux/QNX based software development;

• Experience in C, C++, NET, SQL, and database management tools preferred but not required;

• Candidate must have initiative and a driven, high-performance work ethic and self-motivated;

• Candidate must work well in a high-energy team environment;

• Solid communication skills.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.

• Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Engineering

Work Location Options:

Independence, MO

State::

Missouri