The Software Engineering Manager role within the Service Options team at Caterpillar’s Global Service Applications division focuses on leading and mentoring multiple scrum teams of software engineers to deliver innovative dealer and customer-facing applications. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and technical skills to manage planning, execution, hiring, and process improvement while ensuring high standards in code quality and security. The ideal candidate will have experience managing cross-functional teams, working with Agile methodologies, and delivering medium to large-scale software engineering projects impacting strategic priorities. Key technologies include cloud-based solutions, role-based security, and data for global applications. This role involves collaborating closely with Product Owners and other Cat Digital teams to prioritize requirements and develop clear presentations for executive audiences, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in a Fortune 100 company environment.
Lead and mentor software engineering teams to deliver high-quality dealer and customer applications.
Ensure technical excellence and adherence to best practices in code quality and security.
Balance people management with technical oversight for project alignment with business goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and product owners on requirements and priorities.
Develop clear presentations for executives to explain complex technical solutions succinctly.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and relevant software engineering experience.
Proven leadership as a Software Engineering Manager with hands-on team management.
Strong technical skills in software development, architecture, and design.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with Agile methodologies.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large-scale software engineering projects.
Market check
Salary context
This
$147,760–$240,110
range sits above
69%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,300–$218,300
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$152,706–$205,345
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
12 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,587–$183,140
across 12 roles with salary data.