Senior Software Engineer

Caterpillar

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $112,710–$183,140 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k

This role $148k

$99k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $185k 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 34 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$208,770 across 33 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer at Caterpillar, you will join a collaborative team to design and develop enterprise software applications and distributed systems supporting digital platforms, connected equipment, and cloud-based services. Your daily tasks include writing clean, scalable code in languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, and SQL, developing APIs and backend services, and integrating software solutions with IoT systems and data analytics platforms. You will work on microservices architectures, cloud-native applications, and participate in Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring compliance with coding best practices and secure development requirements. Key technologies include AWS, Azure, React, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. This role demands expertise in software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and experience with APIs, distributed systems, and cloud computing platforms to solve complex technical challenges and support Caterpillar’s digital initiatives at scale.

Skills

Java Python JavaScript TypeScript .NET/Core React Angular Node.js Spring Boot AWS Azure GCP Docker Kubernetes MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server Elasticsearch Git Jenkins CI/CD Microservices APIs Agile/Scrum

What you'll do

Design and develop software applications using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Write efficient code for business-critical features and APIs.
Build and maintain cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.
Troubleshoot complex defects and optimize application performance.
Participate in technical documentation, code reviews, and system integration.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, SQL for software development
Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
Strong skills in API development, distributed systems, and database design
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Ability to analyze technical requirements and troubleshoot complex software issues

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