Software Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, ILPeoria, ILIrving, TXDallas, TX
Salary: $89,210–$144,960 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 14, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k

This role $117k

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $125,000–$184,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $155k 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.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer within the Cat Digital organization, you will join a global team responsible for bringing digital capabilities to iconic heavy machinery. You will contribute to designing, developing, and deploying a world-class digital platform that supports diverse applications including connectivity, enterprise data, analytics, and equipment management. Your daily responsibilities include building enterprise microservices, developing data pipelines, and implementing AI-powered solutions for customer experiences and business operations. You will utilize a technical stack featuring Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, React, and SQL, while leveraging Cloud Platforms, APIs, and Generative AI tools. Additionally, you will perform mobile and web development, UI/UX design activities like wireframing, and investigate software defects using SageMaker notebooks to solve complex technical problems across the global dealer ecosystem.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Illinois?

Median $162050 from 79 postings across 28 companies.

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript .NET SpringBoot React SQL Generative AI Microsoft Fabric SageMaker API's Microservices Cloud Platforms Web Development Data Pipelines wire framing Prototyping

What you'll do

Design, develop, and support AI-powered solutions for digital platforms and enterprise business operations.
Identify and de-risk emerging technologies by creating Proofs of Technology and Proofs of Concept.
Design and implement enterprise microservices and enable API technologies using .Net skills.
Perform mobile and web development including wireframing, prototyping, and UI/UX design activities.
Develop data pipelines using Python and resolve software defects through code or data modification scripts.
Use generative AI tools to assist in software development, information gathering, and defect triaging.
Maintain existing mobile, web, and cloud systems while developing new software programs.

What we're looking for

Knowledge of software development tools, activities, and the software development life cycle.
Ability to design, develop, and maintain software interfaces and linkages to alternative platforms.
Knowledge of software product design, testing strategies, and technical configuration.
Ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and information through appropriate communication behaviors.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
0-2 years of relevant experience in the field (preferred).
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.0/4.0 (no rounding) (preferred).