Manager Software Engineering, Gen AI

Caterpillar Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. (Cat Digital) is building the Gen AI Engineering team to lead and coordinate efforts in generative AI solutions, intelligent agents, and AI-driven experiences for customers and dealers.

You will shape products that redefine interactions with technology through AI capabilities, leveraging data, analytics, and cloud/embedded platforms. The role emphasizes leadership across cloud and embedded environments, with a focus on delivering complex digital projects in a matrixed

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate expertise in delivering software products and systems that meet requirements.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining interfaces and integrations across platforms.
• Strong leadership to align teams with objectives and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction to ensure AI projects align with company goals and are delivered to high standards.
• Manage resources and track project progress to meet schedules and quality expectations.
• Oversee individual and team performance, identifying training and development needs.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices to maintain consistency in processes.
• Own the quality of engineering products to ensure robustness and reliability.

Skills

Software Development

Software Integration Engineering

Software Quality Assurance

Organizational Leadership

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 Summary

Join the Gen AI Engineering team of Cat Digital and take charge of leading and coordinating a team dedicated to building advanced generative AI solutions—including intelligent agents, digital assistants, and other innovative capabilities. You will shape the development of cutting‑edge products that redefine how customers and dealers interact with technology through AI‑driven experiences.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

What You Will Do

• Providing strong technical support and clear direction to ensure the team is aligned with company goals and capable of delivering advanced AI projects.
• Managing resources efficiently to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
• Overseeing the performance of both individual team members and the team as a whole, fostering a culture of learning by identifying and addressing training and development needs.
• Establishing and supervising the implementation of engineering best practices to maintain consistency and excellence in development processes.
• Taking ownership of the quality of engineering products, making sure all solutions are robust, reliable, and meet high standards.

What You Will Have

• Software Development: Expert knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Integration Engineering: Extensive knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Extensive knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
• Organizational Leadership: Extensive knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Extensive software engineering leadership experience working with cloud and embedded platforms.
• Demonstratable experience delivering Gen AI solutions as an individual contributor or as a manager or lead of a team.
• Extensive program management leadership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment (typically 8+ years).
• Experience delivering complex cross-functional digital projects in matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions.
• Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills.

What You Will Get

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Details

• This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; or Irving, TX (Dallas) offices
• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range

$147,760.00 - $240,110.00

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

• 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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 28, 2026 - September 14, 2026

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.