This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$176,912–$244,187
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$194k
versus about
$211k
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
76 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$190,176
across 74 roles with salary data.
The Software Engineering Manager (Autonomy Services) leads multiple engineering teams responsible for building Physical AI mission automation, execution and control services, remote control platforms, command validation, state transitions, safety integration points, and machine or gateway integration services. This role focuses on developing scalable and secure platform services and APIs that promote reuse while ensuring the reliability of real-time autonomy systems. The manager will drive engineering standards, manage risk proactively, and oversee a large organization of over twenty software engineers to deliver consistent outcomes. Key requirements include expertise in cloud-native distributed systems, automation, observability, and production readiness. Candidates should also possess experience with Gen AI assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot. This role addresses the technical challenge of creating an intelligence layer that connects machines, data, and people to improve safety and productivity on industrial jobsites.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $224358 from 108 postings across 40 companies.
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