Senior 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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer at its facility located at 540 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60661. Contribute to design, development, testing and deployment of software systems and/or applications. Perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision. Assigned more complex aspects of systems work. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls. Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that maybe used by one or more applications or systems. Drive application development focused around delivering business valuable features. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team. Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness. Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. Perform other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time. REQS: This position requires a Bachelor's, degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 5 years of experience as a senior software engineer - UI or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 3 years of experience as a senior software engineer - UI or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Developing customer facing applications using front-end frame works, libraries (React / Angular / Polymer / Vue) and design patterns; (2) Coding HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript and Web Components; (3) Testing frameworks such as Jest; and (4) Deployment pipeline frameworks such as Azure DevOps and / or the Atlassian platform. Telecommuting: 4 days/week.
Summary Pay Range:
$148,949.00 - $179,640.00
Compensation and benefits 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)

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Health Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development

• Incentive bonus

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Software Engineer / Reference # R0000299423]. # LI-DNI
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:
April 5, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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