Caterpillar, Inc

Lead Software Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $208K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional software engineering experience building enterprise-grade applications.
  • Strong expertise in Next.js, React, and TypeScript for modern frontend development.
  • Deep hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot, microservices, and REST API design.
  • Proven experience providing technical leadership or mentoring engineering teams.
  • Experience deploying and operating solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and deployment of full-stack solutions using Next.js and Java/Spring Boot.
  • Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring architecture quality and coding standards.
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, UX, and cross-functional teams to refine requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement through CI/CD automation and test coverage strategies.
  • Mentor and guide developers through code reviews and technical coaching.
  • Own and guide key technical decisions for system maintainability and performance.
  • Contribute to long-term platform strategy and architectural planning.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Perform implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for a agile software development.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead design, development, and deployment of full-stack solutions using Next.js/Java/Spring Boot
  • Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring architecture quality, coding standards, and modern engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, UX, and cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement through CI/CD automation, test coverage, observability, and cloud-native design patterns.
  • Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, technical coaching, and pair programming.
  • Own and guide key technical decisions, ensuring systems are maintainable, performant, secure, and resilient.
  • Contribute to long-term platform strategy, architectural planning, and component roadmaps.


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 Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
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.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

Required Qualifications
  • Professional software engineering experience building enterprise-grade applications.
  • Strong expertise in Next.js, React, and TypeScript for modern frontend development.
  • Deep hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot, microservices, and REST API design.
  • Proven experience providing technical leadership or mentoring engineering teams.
  • Experience deploying and operating solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex challenges.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including component architecture and authoring workflows.
  • Experience with eCommerce platforms, such as HCL Commerce, Shopify Plus, Magento, or similar enterprise eCommerce solutions.
  • Prior Caterpillar experience or background in industrial, heavy equipment, or IoT platform ecosystems.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with GraphQL, caching strategies, SSR/edge rendering, or other advanced web patterns.


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. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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:
May 27, 2026 - June 5, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

Caterpillar, Inc. Careers

Join the robust team at Caterpillar, Inc., a global leader in construction and mining equipment, where innovation drives everything we do. As part of our team, you'll engage in work that improves the world and furthers your career with every project you touch.

Work You’ll Do

At Caterpillar, Inc., you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of groundbreaking projects that extend across the globe. Our commitment to leadership in the industry is unwavering, and we achieve it through a culture that fosters diversity and leadership development.

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Caterpillar offers a wide range of job opportunities and career paths, providing a platform for professional growth and development. Whether you're interested in engineering, sales, marketing, or management, Caterpillar has a position that will utilize your unique skills and talents. We are continuously hiring innovative minds to propel our mission forward and maintain our status as industry leaders.

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Choosing a career at Caterpillar means more than just having a job. It means you're part of a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We offer competitive benefits to ensure the health and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, alongside unique perks like professional development and diversity training programs.

Innovation and Leadership

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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