Lead Frontend Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILPeoria, ILWestminster, COIrving, TX
Salary
$128,470–$208,770 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 22, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $203k
This role $169k
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $181,650–$224,612 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,789–$208,770 across 43 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Frontend Engineer

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As a Lead Frontend Engineer, you will join a dynamic team at the forefront of developing tablet-first applications that enable and visualize autonomous systems. Your role involves defining frontend architecture across multiple teams, using Angular and Ionic/Capacitor to build high-performance user interfaces for real-time data visualization and control in industrial settings. You will optimize performance for constrained devices, establish engineering standards, and collaborate with product, UX, backend, and AI/robotics teams to deliver integrated solutions. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience in frontend architecture, expertise in Angular, RxJS, state management, JavaScript/TypeScript, and hybrid mobile application development, as well as knowledge of cloud platforms and real-time data systems. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge autonomous solutions with global impact, fostering career growth through technical leadership and cross-functional influence.

Skills

Angular RxJS NgRx JavaScript TypeScript Ionic Capacitor WebSockets AWS Azure GCP Node.js CI/CD Automated Testing Performance Optimization Cloud Platforms Hybrid Mobile Applications

What you'll do

  • Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks and state management.
  • Design and deliver tablet-first applications using Angular and Ionic/Capacitor for mobile environments.
  • Build interactive real-time user interfaces that visualize and control autonomous systems with live data.
  • Drive performance optimization for responsive, low-latency behavior on constrained devices like tablets.
  • Establish engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices for long-term scalability.
  • Lead technical design reviews, guide implementation, and mentor engineers across multiple teams.

What we're looking for

  • 10-15 years of experience in software engineering with expertise in frontend architecture
  • Proficient in Angular, RxJS, and state management (NgRx or similar)
  • Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend design patterns
  • Experience building hybrid mobile applications using Ionic + Capacitor for performance optimization
  • Knowledge of integrating real-time data systems (WebSockets, event-driven architectures)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and backend systems (Node.js or similar)
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization for constrained devices like tablets and mobiles

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