IT Analyst Applications ( Data Engineer – AI & Analytics )

Caterpillar Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Annual incentive

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bengaluru (India) seeks an experienced Data Engineer AI & Analytics to design robust data pipelines and feature stores, powering analytics and GenAI use cases. You will collaborate with engineering, product and data science teams across the India GCC – GCIO ETL Services and CAT IT divisions.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in data engineering, strong Snowflake/SQL/Python skills, and experience with cloud data warehouses. Role requires five days onsite per week in Bangalore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in CS/DE/IE or related field.
• 7+ years of data engineering experience.
• Strong Snowflake, SQL, Python and ETL tooling proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable batch/streaming pipelines.
• Develop feature pipelines for ML and analytics.
• Model data for lakes/lakehouses/warehouses (Delta/Parquet).
• Partner with Data Scientists to productionize models and manage feature stores.
• Implement infra‑as‑code, CI/CD and observability.
• Ensure security, privacy, and data governance across platforms.

Skills

Snowflake

SQL

Python

ETL Tools

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/DE/IE

Tools

Databricks

Great Expectations

Deequ

Job description

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Analyst Applications ( Data Engineer – AI & Analytics ) to join our India GCC – GCIO ETL Services -CAT IT Division. Caterpillar is accelerating data‑driven decision making across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, services, and digital products. As a Data Engineer with AI skillset, you will design and build robust data pipelines, features, and platforms that power analytics, machine learning, and GenAI use cases—such as predictive maintenance, parts demand forecasting, warranty analytics, and intelligent knowledge retrieval. The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore – Caterpillar PSN.

What You Will Do

Data Pipelines & Integration

• Design, build, and maintain scalable batch/streaming pipelines (e.g., telematics/IoT, SAP, PLM, MES, service/warranty, dealer systems).
• Implement CDC, schema evolution, and data quality checks (Great Expectations/Deequ/custom).
• Develop feature pipelines for ML and analytics (feature stores, time-series transformations).

Data Modelling & Storage

• Model data for lakes/lakehouses/warehouses (Delta/Parquet/Iceberg) following medallion or similar architectures.
• Optimize partitioning, compaction, and performance for large datasets.

AI/ML Enablement

• Partner with Data Scientists to productionize models (batch/real-time), build inference pipelines/APIs, and manage feature stores.
• Contribute to MLOps (CI/CD for models and data, model versioning, monitoring, drift detection).
• Support GenAI use cases (RAG pipelines, vector indexing, prompt orchestration, governance).

Platform & DevOps

• Implement infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD and observability (lineage, cataloging, logging/metrics).
• Enforce security, privacy, and compliance (PII handling, role-based access, data contracts).

What You Will Have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Overall, at least 7+ years of experience in Data engineering
• Strong proficiency in Snowflake, SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g. Snaplogic).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift).

AI/MLOps Exposure

• Building feature pipelines, packaging and deploying models (batch/real‑time).
• Model serving (Databricks Model Serving, MLflow, Azure ML etc), model registry, experiment tracking.
• Familiarity with vector databases and RAG patterns.

Behavioural Competencies

• Ownership & bias for action; thrives in a product operating model.
• Clear communicator who can bridge business and engineering.
• Pragmatic, security‑first, automation‑oriented mindset.
• Collaborative partner across global, cross‑functional teams.
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office
• Shift Timing-01:00PM-10:00PM IST

Skills Desired

Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.

Level Working Knowledge

• Helps create contingency plans to mitigate impact of disruption on core applications.
• Identifies key players, criticalities, roles, and responsibilities.
• Investigates application-related issues with both business and IT professionals.
• Recommends enhancements for a major application system or related subsystems.
• Works with core application systems for a major business unit or function.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Application Design, Architecture

• Facilitates in application design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Creates and evaluates technical alternatives for complex applications.
• Interprets application services such as API; integrates them with technical design.
• Develops various, distinct and multiple technical application designs.
• Prepares technical design documents and blueprints for applications.
• Explores and evaluates application design considerations for multiple technologies.

Implementation

• Tracks problems associated with the quality and effectiveness of application software.
• Researches the benefits and drawbacks of an organization's application software.
• Drafts application software usage for the department's needs.
• Provides instant support for end users of application software.
• Implements a specific application software under the supervision of management.

Requirements Analysis

• Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
• Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
• Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
• Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.

System and Technology Integration

• Assists with current and planned integration initiatives.
• Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration.
• Works with applications, data, technology bridges and a variety of platforms.
• Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area.
• Plays an active role in local integration efforts.

System Testing

• Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.
• Evaluates system documentation and user manuals for usability, accuracy and completeness.
• Executes test cases, analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.
• Tests system components for compliance with functional requirements.
• Participates in the testing of a system's ability to recover from hardware or software failures.

What You Will Get

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply