Caterpillar, Inc

UI Software Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$89K — $144K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Polymer, Vue) and JavaScript, CSS3
  • Understanding of UI/UX principles and wireframe creation
  • Experience in designing Restful APIs
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)
  • Knowledge of a high-level programming language such as Java
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop front-end solutions for applications
  • Resolve complex technical issues in applications
  • Drive development of features that add business value
  • Maintain software quality standards through best practices
  • Collaborate with users to guide the development and testing of applications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and volunteering
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health lifestyle programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Role Definition

CAT Digital Platform team is looking for a talented and motivated front-end developer to build applications used by Caterpillar technicians, Caterpillar Dealers and analysts all over the world. This team also builds reference applications/single page apps demonstrating the power of Platform services and giving a jump start to application developers. A great opportunity to learn about IoT development!

What You Will Do:
  • Design, developing, and code front-end / user interface software solutions
  • Works directly on complex application/technical problem and deliver resolutions
  • Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
  • Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
  • Communicate with end users and customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness


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. Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
  • 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 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. Hands on experience with testing tools such as Selenium and Cucumber and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Consideration For Top Candidate:
  • Typically candidate will have 2+ years software development experience
  • Experience in designing and developing customer facing applications using front-end frameworks, libraries (React / Angular / Polymer / Vue) and JavaScript, CSS3, design patterns.
  • Understanding of basic UI/UX concepts and creation of wireframes.
  • Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs
  • Experience or working knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as AWS or Azure.
  • Knowledge of a high-level language such as Java or similar
  • Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment


Additional Details:
  • This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL office
  • Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.


Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $144,960.00

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:
September 15, 2026 - September 23, 2026

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

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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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