Caterpillar, Inc

Software Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $158K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software development experience, especially in full-stack applications with Java and modern front-end frameworks (Angular preferred).
  • Solid grasp of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Proficiency in designing and integrating RESTful APIs for diverse platforms.
  • Ability to translate business needs into scalable software architectures.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills for complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all software development stages from requirements gathering to production support.
  • Design and enhance full-stack web applications that are secure and scalable.
  • Build solutions based on modern architectural patterns such as microservices and event-driven systems.
  • Collaborate with product owners and UX designers to deliver valuable features on time.
  • Drive engineering best practices including automated testing and continuous integration/deployment.
  • Participate in operational support rotation for critical production systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays*
  • 401(k) savings plan*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Career Development opportunities*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Tuition Reimbursement*
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Digital Identity & Onboarding engineering team within Cat Digital. This role will play a critical hands-on engineering leadership role across multiple mission-critical applications that form the foundation of Caterpillar's digital ecosystem, including customer onboarding, digital application governance, and unified user identity management.

The engineer will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, customer-facing web and API platforms that support global customers, dealers, and internal digital applications.

What You Will Do:

As a Software Engineer, you will lead all stages of software development including refining product vision, gathering requirements, project planning, software system design, coding, testing, release, deployment, and support.
  • Contribute across all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements refinement, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Design, develop, and enhance full-stack web applications.
  • Build secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions using modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first).
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, UX designers, and platform teams to deliver high-quality, business-valuable features on time.
  • Drive engineering best practices including code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, security, and observability.
  • Participate in on-call and operational support rotations for critical production systems as needed.


What You Will Have:
  • Software Development: Strong hands-on experience building full-stack applications using Java and modern front-end frameworks (Angular preferred), following industry best practices for security and scalability.
  • Software Development Life Cycle: Solid understanding of end-to-end SDLC, with experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Software Integration Engineering: Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and services across internal and external platforms.
  • Software Product Design / Architecture: Ability to translate business and market requirements into well-designed, scalable software architectures.
  • Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed technical decisions in complex environments.
  • Effective Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


Considerations for Top Candidates:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Professional software development experience, with strong emphasis on React JS and Next.js.
  • Extensive experience building customer-facing web applications using React JS (4+ preferred) or similar frameworks, along with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • Cloud-native development experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with AI driven backends and NVIDIA hardware such as Thor or Orin.
  • Familiarity with embedded industrial machine software and knowledge of CAN bus protocol
  • Experience implementing application and API security best practices, including OAuth 2.0 and federated identity integrations.
  • Experience designing and operating large-scale, highly available systems in production.
  • Knowledge of event-driven and messaging architectures (Kafka, SQS, SNS, or similar).
  • Experience with API gateways and tooling such as Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, and API proxies.
  • Strong understanding of application observability, testing strategies, and automated quality pipelines (Cypress, Selenium, TDD/BDD).
  • Demonstrated leadership on medium-to-large initiatives impacting strategic digital platforms.


Additional Information:

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Relocation is not available for this role

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:

$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 24, 2026 - July 28, 2026

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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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