Caterpillar, Inc

Lead Software Engineer, Gen AI

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software development experience
  • Extensive knowledge of OOP principles and Python
  • Experience with CI/CD practices, especially using GitHub Actions
  • Familiarity with AWS deployment using CloudFormation
  • Proficient in designing scalable software architectures
  • Ability to work with large complex systems and cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy Generative AI solutions using Python
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
  • Deploy applications on AWS, utilizing CloudFormation
  • Work with advanced frameworks and tools like LangChain and FastAPI
  • Collaborate with data scientists to improve analytics solutions
  • Refactor software for production-level scalability
  • Assist in developing machine learning pipelines with Apache Airflow.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental leave options
  • Adoption benefits.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:
As a Lead Software Engineer you will work on Generative AI projects focused on building assistants, AI-infused processing pipelines, tooling, and software. Join our innovative team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions at Cat Digital.


What You Will Do:

  • Develop and deploy Gen AI solutions utilizing Python and OOP principles.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Deploy solutions on AWS using CloudFormation.
  • Work with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and Crew.ai.
  • Apply knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering concepts.
  • Develop and deploy services using FastAPI on AWS.
  • Collaborate with data scientists to refactor analytics solutions for production, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Assist in the development of machine learning and AI pipelines using Apache Airflow.


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 the software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products.
  • Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert requirements into 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:

  • Comfort planning, building, maintaining, and coordinating with others on large, complex projects.
  • Software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles
  • Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python (nice to have experience: GoLang, frontend frameworks like React)
  • Experience with Python libraries such as FastAPI, LangGraph, and LangChain
  • Experience with modern Gen AI system architectures and techniques (multi agent, big tool, context management, MCP, long term memory)
  • 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 GitHub Actions or similar
  • Experience with AWS components such as SageMaker Studio, Lambda, API Gateway, and RDS
  • Technical writing skills

Additional Information:

This position will be based out of either our Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL offices. 

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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:

June 16, 2026 - June 21, 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.

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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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