Manager Software Engineering, Gen AI

Caterpillar

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILPeoria, ILIrving, TX
Salary
$147,760–$240,110 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 14, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $224k
This role $194k
$134k most similar roles pay here $276k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $192,562–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $224k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 62 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,789–$192,710 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager Software Engineering, Gen AI

As a Manager Software Engineering, Gen AI within the Cat Digital team, you will lead and coordinate a dedicated group focused on building advanced generative AI solutions, including intelligent agents and digital assistants. You will provide technical direction, manage resources, oversee team performance, and establish engineering best practices to ensure high-quality, robust products. The role requires extensive expertise in software development, integration engineering, and quality assurance testing. Candidates should possess strong organizational leadership, project management skills, and experience in agile environments. Key competencies include working with cloud and embedded platforms, delivering complex cross-functional digital projects, and managing the full lifecycle of software systems. This position addresses the challenge of creating AI-driven experiences to redefine how customers and dealers interact with technology through innovative tools and advanced capabilities.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead and coordinate a team dedicated to building advanced generative AI solutions like intelligent agents and digital assistants.
  • Provide technical support and clear direction to align the team with company goals for AI projects.
  • Manage resources effectively to ensure all engineering projects are completed on schedule and to high standards.
  • Oversee individual and team performance while identifying and addressing specific training and development needs.
  • Establish and supervise the implementation of engineering best practices to maintain consistency in development processes.
  • Take ownership of product quality to ensure all AI solutions are robust, reliable, and meet technical requirements.
  • Manage complex cross-functional digital projects within a matrixed organization using agile methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Expert knowledge of software development tools and the ability to produce products aligned with requirements.
  • Extensive knowledge of software integration processes, including designing and maintaining interfaces for various platforms.
  • Extensive knowledge of software quality assurance and testing techniques to ensure high product standards.
  • Extensive knowledge of leadership concepts to enlist others in achieving organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering Generative AI solutions as an individual contributor or team leader.
  • Experience with cloud and embedded platforms in a software engineering leadership capacity.
  • At least 8 years of program management leadership experience with software engineering teams in an agile environment.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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