Caterpillar, Inc

Software Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $158K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering, focused on full-stack web development.
  • Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Experience with backend development using Python (Django/Flask) or C#/.NET.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native solution design.
  • Fundamentals of data engineering and experience with relational databases like Azure SQL.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain full-stack web applications for manufacturing users.
  • Build user-friendly interfaces for visualizing real-time data.
  • Develop services connecting OT/IoT and enterprise data sources.
  • Optimize application performance in Azure for real-time workloads.
  • Support cloud-native practices, including microservices architecture.
  • Contribute to automated deployment through DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into software solutions.

Benefits

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

Job Description:

Software Engineer

Location: Decatur, IL (5 days on site)
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Caterpillar's Digital Factory organization is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to support the development of modern, shop floor-facing digital applications in Decatur, IL. This role will focus on building scalable, high-performance web applications that stream and visualize large volumes of real-time manufacturing data, enabling improved operational awareness and decision-making across the facility.

The Software Engineer will play a key role in designing and developing full-stack solutions that integrate OT/IoT data sources, leveraging cloud-native technologies within Microsoft Azure. This role requires a strong understanding of performance optimization in cloud environments, as well as experience building resilient, scalable platforms to support high-velocity data processing.

This position will work closely with operations leadership, engineers, and cross-functional digital teams to transform traditionally siloed or hidden manufacturing data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications for shop floor users, including UI components, APIs, and backend services
  • Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces that visualize real-time manufacturing data and key operational metrics
  • Develop and integrate services that connect to OT/IoT systems and enterprise data sources
  • Optimize application performance and scalability within an Azure cloud environment, particularly for high-throughput, real-time data workloads
  • Support cloud-native development practices, including microservices architecture, event-driven design, and distributed systems
  • Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and automated deployments
  • Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement of deployed applications
  • Collaborate with operations managers, plant leadership, data engineers, architects, and external partners to define and deliver technical solutions aligned to business needs
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs and high-quality software solutions


Required Skills

  • Problem Solving & Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to approach problems with a customer-first mindset and deliver practical, impactful solutions in dynamic environments
  • Full-Stack Web Development: Experience building and delivering end-to-end web applications, with ownership over significant portions of the solution
  • Frontend Development: Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, including responsive UI design and component-based architecture
  • Backend Development: Experience developing APIs and services using Python (Django/Flask) and/or C#/.NET
  • Cloud Development (Azure): Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including application hosting, data services, and cloud-native solution design
  • Data Engineering Fundamentals: Experience working with relational databases such as Azure SQL, including query optimization and data modeling concepts
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Understanding of source control, build/release pipelines, and automated deployment practices
  • System Integration: Experience integrating applications with external systems, including OT/IoT or enterprise platforms
  • Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders


Preferred Skills

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing environments or industrial systems.
  • Familiarity with MES/MESA frameworks, ERP systems, or shop floor data systems
  • Experience working with large-scale, high-frequency data processing systems
  • Knowledge of event streaming and real-time data pipelines in Azure (e.g., Event Hub, Stream Analytics, Azure Functions)


Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

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:
July 1, 2026 - July 9, 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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