Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a software professional to help design and deliver AI-powered solutions across digital platforms, customer experiences, dealer ecosystems, and enterprise operations.

You will work with Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, React, SQL, APIs, cloud platforms and Generative AI, building microservices, data pipelines, and reusable components, with emphasis on production-grade delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or projects welcomed).
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (no rounding).
• Experience via internships, personal projects or coursework valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, implementation, testing, and support of AI-powered solutions for Caterpillar's digital platforms and operations.
• Identify and de-risk emerging technologies with proofs and documented patterns.
• Design and implement enterprise microservices; enable API technologies.
• Develop data pipelines in Python and investigate defects using SageMaker notebooks.
• Collaborate on mobile/web development and UI/UX design activities.

Skills

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

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 or higher in CS/SE or related

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Python

SpringBoot

React

SQL

APIs

Cloud Platforms

Generative AI

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

Strategy, Technology, Digital and Data

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, testing, and support of AI-powered solutions that enable Caterpillar's digital platforms, customer experiences, dealer ecosystems, and enterprise business operations
• Identify, evaluate, and de-risk emerging technologies by creating Proofs of Technology, Proofs of Concept, and documenting the implementation patterns
• Designed and implemented enterprise microservices
• Enable API technologies and deploy Microsoft Fabric patterns while leveraging .Net skills to create AI agents
• Mobile and web development
• User interface and user experience design activities; including wire framing, prototyping, working with a complex design system, applying design thinking methodologies, creating conceptual designs and creating production-level designs
• Develop data pipelines code in python as well as hands on investigating and resolving software defects through code or through data modification python scripts using SageMaker notebooks
• Use generative AI tools to assist in efficient software development, information gathering, and defect triaging, as well as hands on development of additional generative AI tools

Technologies you may use:

Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, React, SQL, API's, Cloud Platforms, Generative AI, plus others

What You Will Have - Skills And Experiences

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Effective Communications: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• 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 Integration Engineering: knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages
• Software Product Design/Architecture: knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; 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

Top Candidates May Have

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related degree (selected candidates must complete their degree by their start date)
• 0-2 years of relevant experience related to this field (internships or academic projects are a plus)
• Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding)
• Experience through internships, personal projects, research, hackathons, student organizations, or coursework is highly valued

Additional Information

• Locations for this position are typically Chicago and Peoria Illinois. Limited opportunities in Dallas, Texas
• Basic relocation may be available, depending on relocation qualifications
• Sponsorship now or in the future is NOT available for this position

Summary Pay Range

$89,210.00 - $144,960.00

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 InsuranceParental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 11, 2026 - November 13, 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.