Job Details
- Company: Caterpillar
- Job Position: Autonomy Test Engineer
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka / Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
- Job Category: Technology, Digital and Data
- Requisition ID: R0000396875
- Qualification: Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science from an accredited institution
- Experience: Not specified in the job description
- Estimated Salary: ₹6–12 LPA
- Apply By: 12 October 2026
Job Overview
Caterpillar is hiring an Autonomy Test Engineer to support the development and testing of robotics software. The selected candidate will work with senior engineers to understand customer needs, test robotic platforms, identify technical issues, and help improve software quality. The role involves software and hardware testing, documentation, application development, and verification activities. Candidates should have a relevant degree and knowledge of programming, software testing, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and study customer feedback about robotic platforms.
- Prepare reports about customer experience and share findings with management.
- Document software architecture and design specifications.
- Prepare software verification plans and test cases.
- Document operating procedures and safety procedures.
- Use suitable tools to debug software and hardware systems.
- Test and maintain robotic systems and related software.
- Support verification and validation activities.
- Participate in designing application software for robotic platforms.
- Help develop algorithms used in robotics applications.
- Identify technical problems and document possible solutions.
- Test software components against functional requirements.
- Conduct functional and performance testing.
- Help assess the risks and benefits of different technical solutions.
- Work with senior engineers to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science from an accredited institution.
- Should have an understanding of software development and testing.
- Must be familiar with the software development life cycle.
- Should understand basic programming concepts and at least one programming language.
- Must have knowledge of software testing methods and test documentation.
- Should be able to identify technical problems and explore possible solutions.
- Should have an understanding of artificial intelligence concepts.
- Must be willing to work on robotics software and related hardware systems.
Required Skills
- Programming and source-code debugging.
- Software testing and quality verification.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Functional and performance testing.
- Robotics software development fundamentals.
- Application development tools and toolkits.
- Artificial intelligence fundamentals.
- Technical troubleshooting.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Test case preparation and documentation.
- Software and hardware debugging.
- Risk assessment and evaluation of possible solutions.
- Understanding of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret software designs and program specifications.
- Ability to document technical issues and their resolutions.
Why Join Caterpillar?
- Get an opportunity to work with a globally recognised company.
- Gain experience in robotics software development and testing.
- Work on technology used in real-world industrial applications.
- Learn about robotic platforms and autonomous systems.
- Develop practical software testing and debugging skills.
- Work with experienced engineers and technical teams.
- Improve your knowledge of artificial intelligence and application development.
- Build problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
- Contribute to products and technologies designed to support customers.
- Develop your career in technology, digital engineering, and data.
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