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.

Job Summary:
Senior Software Engineer contributes to design, development, and deployment of a Caterpillar state-of-the-art digital platform used for Condition Monitoring of Caterpillar machines. 

What you will do:

• Designing, developing, and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Writing source codes for new applications and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.
• Working directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Working independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Mentoring and assisting software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed.
• Maintaining high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Identifying and encouraging areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Guiding the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, and operations documentation in a flexible environment.
• Communicating with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What you will have:

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements
• 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.
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products
• Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.

Consideration for top candidates: 

• Eight years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in .NET
• Multiple programming languages such as .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular/NgRx or React
• Microservices architecture development using Service Fabric, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, microservices, event-driven, etc.
• Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
• Relational database design using SQL stored procedures
• Batch or stream processing systems such as Apache Spark, Flink, Akka, Storm.
• Message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache ActiveMQ, Kinesis.
• Telematics experience 

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.

Additional Details:

• Location of this position is in Virginia Beach, VA
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $179,640.00

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

Posting Dates:

March 3, 2025 - March 16, 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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