Software Engineer
Caterpillar1 day ago
Chicago, IL, USA +2 moreEntry Level
Base Salary
$89k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, test, deploy, and support software for Caterpillar’s digital platforms and applications.
- Build and support AI-powered solutions for digital platforms, customer experiences, dealer ecosystems, and enterprise operations.
- Design and implement enterprise microservices, APIs, Microsoft Fabric patterns, and AI agents using .NET skills.
- Develop mobile and web applications and contribute to user interface and user experience design activities.
- Develop Python data pipelines and investigate and resolve software defects through code or data-modification scripts using SageMaker notebooks.
- Evaluate emerging technologies through proofs of technology and proofs of concept and document implementation patterns.
- Use generative AI tools to support software development, information gathering, defect triage, and development of additional generative AI tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, completed by the start date.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships and academic projects are valued.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 with no rounding.
- Experience through internships, personal projects, research, hackathons, student organizations, or coursework is highly valued.
- Knowledge of software development, software development life cycle practices, software integration, product design and architecture, product technical concepts, and software testing.
- Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and produce software aligned with product requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; 401(k) savings plans; HSA and FSA programs; health lifestyle programs; employee assistance; voluntary benefits and discounts; career development; incentive bonus; disability and life insurance; parental and adoption benefits; and tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Locations are typically Chicago and Peoria, Illinois, with limited opportunities in Dallas, Texas.
- Basic relocation may be available depending on relocation qualifications; the posting also states that relocation is available.
- Posting dates are September 7, 2026 through November 13, 2026.
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About Caterpillar
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.