Lead Software Engineer

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
As a Lead UI Software Engineer, you will contribute to architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of modern and performant customer facing web applications.
What You Will Do:
Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program/product development of web applications in a public Cloud environment:

• Develops UI architecture and high-level designs in collaboration with UX, Product, and API teams.
• Leads proof-of-concepts (PoCs), feasibility studies, and solution discovery efforts.
• Reviews UI design deliverables, pull requests, and test strategies; manages technical debt.
• Leads complex programming and development activities.
• Works independently on business modules and reusable UI components across applications.
• Maintains software security, performance, and quality through best practices.
• Showcases products and prototypes effectively; communicates clearly with stakeholders.
• Drives feature development that delivers measurable business value.
• Leverages Gen AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and MCP to enhance productivity.
• Resolves complex production issues, including off-shift and weekend support.
• Mentors, trains, and assists in hiring new or junior team members.
• Identifies and promotes team growth and improvement opportunities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

What You Will Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent working experience

Expert experience with:

• TypeScript, React, and Redux ( or any other State Management mechanism like Zustand or React Query)
• UI development with RESTful APIs, Swagger and Postman.
• Proficient experience with AWS Cloud development

Proven track record of:

• Leading re-platforming, PoCs, and major redesign/refactoring efforts.
• Introducing reusable components and integrating third-party or other UI components/applications.
• Applying modern UI architecture styles, design patterns, frameworks, and standards such as Micro/Modular Frontend, Flux/Redux, Monorepo, WCAG, Storybook, and Web Components.
• Maintaining operational excellence in security (OWASP), performance (low response time, high availability), and quality.

Also:

• Experience driving productivity gains with Gen AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, MCP, and AI Agents.
• • Superb communication and presentation skills.
• • Experience supporting team building and development.

Considerations for Top Candidates:
Experience with:

• Grafana development and customization.
• Developing backend APIs using AWS Lambda or microservices.
• Leveraging Google Analytics.
• Managing highly complex environments with large codebases (400K+ LOC) and extensive API integrations.
• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $204,720.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
December 12, 2025 - December 26, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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