Job Description

Career Area:

Technology Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development.

• Competent to perform all programming project management and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Interpreting design requirements for engineering implementation
• Building and deploying CICD pipelines
• Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code
• Responsibility for Unit and Integration testing
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Building engineering automations to improve development velocity and operational efficiency.
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Will Have:

• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Software Product Technical Knowledge : Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• Software Product Testing : Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Extensive software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles (typically 5 years).
• Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python (typically 4 years).
• Experience working with Git version control on medium to large teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience working on a cross functional team.
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Github Actions Azure Devops etc.
• Experience with AWS components such as Lambda Kinesis Event Bridge CloudWatch CloudFormation Dynamo Fargate S3 Sage Maker IAM and RDS
• Experience working with Snowflake.
• Handson experience with GenAI developer tools
  Practical usage of tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code or similar AI coding assistants to improve developer productivity code quality and delivery speed.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving space
  Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning as GenAI tools frameworks and best practices evolve quickly.
• Applied knowledge of GenAI tools in real use cases
  Proven experience applying GenAI to solve real business or engineering problems (e.g. data processing automation assistants recommendations or decision support).
• Understanding of Lang Chain and Lang Graph frameworks .

Additional Information:

This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago IL; Peoria IL or Irving TX offices.

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$97530.00 - $158480.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 15 2026 - April 26 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Worldwide, Flexible hours

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