Lead Frontend Engineer - Gaming

Caterpillar

Closes in 3 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL · Peoria, IL · Denver, CO · Irving, TX
Salary
$128,470–$208,770 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jun 9, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $203k
This role $169k
$117k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $182,200–$223,750 — 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 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$208,770 across 36 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Frontend Engineer - Gaming

As a Lead Frontend Engineer in the Gaming team, you will drive the design and development of tablet-first applications that enable and visualize autonomous systems. Your responsibilities include defining frontend architecture across teams, designing high-performance UIs with Angular and Ionic/Capacitor, and integrating real-time data for interactive 3D visualizations using WebGL or Three.js. You will optimize performance for constrained devices, establish engineering standards, and collaborate closely with product, UX, backend, and AI/robotics teams to deliver integrated solutions. This role requires expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, state management, hybrid mobile app development, and experience with autonomous systems, real-time data integration, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. You will work on cutting-edge applications that impact Caterpillar customers globally, fostering a collaborative environment across digital, AI, and engineering teams.

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.
  • Apply 3D visualization techniques to create intuitive and engaging user experiences on constrained devices.
  • 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
  • Strong proficiency 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
  • Hands-on experience developing interactive or 3D visualization applications with WebGL, Three.js
  • Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal) or simulation technologies like NVIDIA Omniverse
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and backend systems (Node.js or similar)

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