This role pays more than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$163,250–$213,531
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$194k
versus about
$188k
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.
The Senior Software Engineering Manager leads a team focused on developing advanced search solutions for website content and eCommerce platforms. This role involves setting the technical direction for scalable search platforms, managing multiple engineering teams, and overseeing the full software development life cycle to ensure high-quality results. Key responsibilities include designing complex architectures, integrating various systems, implementing features like NLP and vector search, and monitoring performance through measurable KPIs. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in technologies such as OpenSearch, Elastic Search, SOLR, Lucene, Coveo, or LucidWorks Fusion. Technical proficiency is required in Java, Python, or Scala, along with experience in AWS, DevOps tools, and AI code generation tools like GitHub Copilot. The role addresses the challenge of managing high-volume data and complex queries to improve search relevance and user experience across digital platforms.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $223750 from 105 postings across 39 companies.
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