This role pays less than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,875–$192,108
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$141k
versus about
$171k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
74 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$190,176
across 73 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Prime Product eCommerce team, you will lead the design, development, and modernization of customer-facing digital platforms including Shop, Prime Online, and Cat.com. You will build scalable web applications, APIs, and integrations while driving engineering excellence through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability. The role requires expertise in Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, and REST APIs, along with experience in cloud-native environments like Vercel or AWS. You will utilize AI-assisted development tools and Specification-Driven Development to translate business requirements into technical plans. Key architectural focuses include microservices, API-first design, Micro Frontends, and Backend-for-Frontend patterns. This role solves complex commerce challenges by integrating enterprise systems like Dealer ERP and DLS to provide seamless digital experiences for customers and dealers within the heavy equipment industry.
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