AI-Powered Software Engineer: Microservices & Cloud

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to help shape digital platforms and AI-powered solutions across global operations. You will design, build, test, and support microservices, APIs, and data pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You’ll work with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, SQL, and cloud technologies, applying design thinking and modern software development practices to deliver scalable, reliable systems for Cat Digital’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field; start date alignment required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships or academic projects) is valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and support of AI-powered solutions enabling Caterpillar's digital platforms and customer ecosystems.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with Proofs of Technology/Concept.
• Design and implement enterprise microservices and APIs.
• Develop data pipelines in Python and resolve defects using notebooks and data fixes.
• Leverage Generative AI tools to accelerate development and tooling.

Skills

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Software Development

Software Development Life Cycle

Software Integration Engineering

Software Product Design/Architecture

Software Product Technical Knowledge

Software Product Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Python

SpringBoot

React

SQL

APIs

Cloud Platforms

Generative AI

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to help shape digital platforms and AI-powered solutions across global operations. You will design, build, test, and support microservices, APIs, and data pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You’ll work with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, SQL, and cloud technologies, applying design thinking and modern software development practices to deliver scalable, reliable systems for Cat Digital’s portfolio.