Software Engineer

Caterpillar

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Peoria, ILChicago, ILIrving, TX
Salary
$97,530–$158,480 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 1, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $128k
$85k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $131,185–$203,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $167k 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 34 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team at Cat Digital, you will develop Python data pipelines and build business data objects to support various applications. Your responsibilities include managing complex systems work independently, identifying technical problems, interpreting design requirements for implementation, and deploying CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. You will also implement source-to-target mapping in pipeline code, conduct unit and integration testing, and maintain software quality standards within the team. The role requires expertise in Python, OOP principles, Git version control, AWS services such as Lambda and S3, Snowflake, and hands-on experience with GenAI developer tools to enhance productivity and delivery speed.

What you'll do

  • Develop Python data pipelines for business data objects supporting applications.
  • Identify and resolve complex technical problems in software development.
  • Implement source-to-target mapping as pipeline code for data integration.
  • Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Maintain high standards of software quality by establishing good practices.
  • Encourage team growth and improvement through mentorship and feedback.
  • Utilize AWS components like Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB in cloud solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software development experience with expertise in Python and OOP principles
  • Proficient in designing, developing, and deploying CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, Kinesis, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS
  • Strong knowledge of Git version control for collaboration on medium to large teams
  • Experience working with Snowflake and familiar with GenAI developer tools like GitHub Copilot
  • Capable of interpreting design requirements and implementing source-to-target data mapping in pipelines

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