Data Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to develop Python data pipelines powering Cat Digital applications.

You will build robust data objects to support analytics, AI and enterprise apps, working within a global team from Chicago, IL or nearby hubs. Responsibilities include designing complex data workflows, deploying CI/CD pipelines, interpreting engineering requirements, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

Qualifications

• Experience with object-oriented software development and Python.
• Strong understanding of modern DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities span across new program development with limited supervision.
• Develops and maintains complex software components and pipelines.
• Builds and deploys CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Implements mapping and transformations in data pipelines between sources and targets.
• Performs unit and integration testing to ensure quality.

Skills

OOP principles

Python development

Git version control

CI/CD practices

Unit/Integration testing

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

AWS

Snowflake

GenAI developer tools

GitHub Copilot / Claude Code

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

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology focused organization within Caterpillar, Inc. Our global team is responsible for bringing digital capabilities to Caterpillar’s world-famous yellow iron. Working with your yellow partners and Cat Dealers, we execute key components of digital and marketing portfolios, including global marketing & brand, enterprise data, analytics and AI, equipment management, eCommerce, digital marketing, rental & used digital solutions, and aftermarket leads & insights. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development
• Performs all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution
• Interpreting design requirements for engineering implementation
• Building and deploying CICD pipelines
• Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code
• Responsibile for Unit and Integration testing
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
• Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time

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.
• 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 Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• 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.

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Software development experience and solid knowledge of OOP principles
• Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python
• Experience working with Git version control on medium to large teams
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure Devops etc.
• Experience with AWS components such as Lambda, Kinesis, Event Bridge, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Dynamo, Fargate, S3, Sage Maker, IAM and RDS
• Experience working with Snowflake
• Hands‑on experience with GenAI developer tools
• Experience with tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, or similar AI coding assistants to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery speed

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to be in either Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.