Caterpillar, Inc

Senior DevOps Engineering Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$159K — $258K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • 5+ years in managing or leading software development project teams
  • 5+ years designing and developing software applications
  • 5+ years with public cloud technologies, specifically AWS or Azure
  • Experience in infrastructure for Omniverse and Run.ai is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-performing cloud engineering teams for Cat Digital
  • Hire, manage, and mentor software engineering teams
  • Implement operating procedures for cloud infrastructure processes
  • Direct cloud infrastructure implementations to minimize costs
  • Evaluate problems and provide multiple solution options
  • Ensure project goals meet customer satisfaction and quality standards
  • Manage personnel issues and performance evaluations for team members

Benefits

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

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Senior DevOps Engineering Manager will be responsible for supporting Cat Digital and Cat Technology engineering and AI team to deliver consistent, reliable, and secure infrastructure in the cloud for running simulations and services supporting physical AI and Digital Twins. The DevOps manager will be responsible for collaborating with data collection teams, simulation teams, architecture teams to effectively adhere to development standards and delivering cost effective capabilities and applications in the cloud.

What You Will Do: The Senior Software Engineering Manager provides leadership in design, development and deployment of Caterpillar's systems and/or applications.
  • Lead team(s) of high performing cloud engineering professionals and projects related to supporting the development lifecycle and cloud resources for Cat Digital
  • Accountable for hiring, managing and mentoring a team or multiple teams of software engineers in delivering the common department goals.
  • Lead team(s) that will manage world class cloud implemented solutions
  • Implementing common operating procedures to provide process functionality and the requisite infrastructure to enable effective, efficient, economical services.
  • Directs implementation of cloud infrastructure components to maximize common process and minimize costs by efficiently controlling the cloud infrastructure environment.
  • Carefully evaluate problems and provide input into a large number of possible solutions before selecting one option.
  • Follows general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific, management goals are met and desired results are achieved. Impacts key quality goals including customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and reoccurring revenue, timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, cost savings, process quality, etc.
  • Responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates, as well as overall employee satisfaction for the division.
  • Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.


What You Will Have:
  • Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
  • 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 Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.


Consideration for Top Candidates:
  • 10+ years or more of software development experience
  • 5+ years or more of experience in managing or leading software development projects teams
  • 5+ years or more experience in designing and developing software applications.
  • 5+ years or more of experience in public cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
  • Any experience implementing infrastructure for Omniverse and Run.ai
  • Proven experience in many of the following,
    • Cloud Operations management
    • FinOps experience
    • Strong experience in supporting or developing software
    • Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc.
    • At least three plus years of deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
    • Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).
    • Cybersecurity


Additional Details:
  • This position requires the candidate to be based in either Chicago, IL ; Peoria, IL; Denver, CO; Irving, TX (Dallas)
  • Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.


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Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $258,570.00

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

Posting Dates:
June 23, 2026 - July 6, 2026

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

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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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