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This role pays less than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$159,400–$235,750
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$169k
versus about
$198k
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
131 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$192,710
across 125 roles with salary data.
The MineStar Solution Architect serves as a hands-on architecture leader for the MineStar Office product suite within the Cat Technology team. This role bridges application design and software delivery by producing high-quality architecture designs, maintaining technical roadmaps, and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable outcomes. The architect works closely with engineering teams to review implementation approaches, manage data flows, and define integration patterns for distributed systems. Key responsibilities include translating business needs into executable designs, mentoring engineers, and managing technical debt. The position requires expertise in software development life cycles, APIs, and cloud-native patterns. This role specifically addresses the technical challenges of mining technology, connecting machines, people, and data to improve safety, productivity, and predictability across surface and underground mine operations worldwide.