Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer to develop cross‑platform features for Earthworks, focusing on cloud connectivity and data services. You will work within a large global framework to deliver high‑quality software meeting customer needs.

You will contribute to embedded Linux development in C++, and design modern web interfaces using TypeScript and Angular. The role requires onsite work five days a week and collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification as listed.
• Experience developing software in C++.
• Experience building web applications with TypeScript, preferably Angular or other modern JS frameworks.
• Experience working in a full engineering process with specification, development, automated testing, continuous delivery and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Development and evolution of Earthworks system with focus on cloud connectivity and data services.
• Collaborate with team members on development scope, architecture and testing.
• Work with domain experts and software developers across international sites to deliver customer value.
• Develop on embedded Linux using C++ and build applications with Angular/Typescript.
• Contribute to a distributed system and consider micro frontends and module federation.
• Demonstrate fundamental software engineering skills to improve predictability and quality.

Skills

C++ development

TypeScript

Angular

Embedded Linux

Web technologies (HTML/CSS)

Software engineering process

Education

Tertiary qualification in computer science/engineering/mathematics/mechatronics or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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

Engineering

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer in our delivery team you’ll create dynamic, cross-platform, system features that help heavy equipment owners, operators, and technicians do their jobs more efficiently, more effectively, and better than the competition. You will be accountable for development of high quality software that hits the mark for what customers need, for working with their team to improve the development process, and doing it all within a large global development framework that is always evolving.

What you'll do

Along with your team you will predominantly be working on development and evolution of our Earthworks system, with a focus on cloud connectivity and data services.

On a Daily Basis This Will Look Like

• Collaborating with team members on development and test scope, architecture and other development activities.
• Working with application domain experts and other software developers across multiple international sites to deliver identified customer value.
• Development and evolution of solutions on embedded linux using C++.
• Design and build applications using web technologies like Angular, Typescript, HTML, and CSS.
• Work in and contribute to a distributed system. This includes identifying subdomains and creating bounded contexts. It would be helpful to have experience creating micro frontends with module federation in modern web applications.
• Demonstrating a set of fundamental software engineering skills that result in predictability in engineering, scheduling and the quality of products developed.

What you'll bring

Skills

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mechatronics or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing software in C++.
• Experience building web applications with Typescript, preferably Angular (or other modern javascript frameworks).
• Have experience working within a full engineering process involving specification, development, automated testing, continuous delivery and documentation.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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