Caterpillar, Inc

Sr. Software Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc • $112K — $183K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on application development experience in Java and JavaScript
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies and project management
  • Knowledge of software development tools and best practices
  • Experience with functional and performance testing methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement a cloud-based Global Warranty Management solution
  • Directly address complex technical problems and provide solutions
  • Independently manage complex system components for various applications
  • Drive software application development focused on business value
  • Mentor junior software engineers and guide project quality standards

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

The successful candidate will join Caterpillar as a key contributor responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the new modern, cloud-based Global Warranty Management solution. Be part of a transformational program that streamlines dealer and business partner processes, accelerates and increases transparency in warranty experiences, and delivers actionable insights that drive product quality improvements and long-term profitability.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of one of Caterpillar’s most exciting transformational initiatives over the coming years. You will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic change as we transition legacy systems to modern, cloud-based solutions via Agile software development.


What You Will Do:
We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer that has responsibility across functional lines with individuals assigned in new feature development and/or maintenance of a new complex Global Warranty Management solution. 

  • Competent to perform (without close supervision) all programming, project management, and development assignments following an Agile Methodology; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
  • Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
  • Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
  • Drive application development focused around delivering valuable business features.
  • Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed.
  • Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
  • Design, test, and refine prompts and system instructions for large language models (LLMs) to support warranty workflows, decision support, reporting, and user assistance.
  • Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
  • Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
  • Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
  • The employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Will Have:

  • Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience as an application developer, with proficiency in Java and JavaScript.
  • Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Lead development activities, monitor quality, and advise on tool selection and utilization.
  • Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
  • Software Product Testing: Execute functional, performance, and load testing; documents results and non-conformance. Apply testing methodologies to ensure compliance with design and requirements.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Demonstrated leadership on medium to large-scale projects impacting strategic priorities.
  • Experience with deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Dev Ops, GitHub actions.
  • Experience in collaborating with cross- functional teams including product managers, backend engineers and designers.
  • Experience with working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
  • Extensive experience deploying and maintaining software using AWS public clouds.
  • Experience crafting clear, specific, and detailed prompts or specification documents to guide artificial intelligence (AI) tools in generating code.
  • Working knowledge of data structures, schemas, and metadata.
  • Collaborative mindset, thriving in fast-paced, cross-functional, dynamic, and culturally diverse environments.
  • Solid understanding of Caterpillar approved authentication and authorization protocols.
  • Extensive experience developing secure and scalable applications using Java 21 or higher and a Spring Boot framework
  • Experience with front-end development tools (JavaScript ES6+, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JSX)
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
  • Experience with some of the following AWS components (AWS ECS, AWS Lambda, AWS SNS, AWS Kinesis, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB)
  • Proven experience connecting React or Angular front ends to Java back-ends via RESTful APIs

Additional Info:

•       The required location for this role is East Peoria-IL or Irving-TX

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 28, 2026 - October 6, 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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