Full-Time

Software Engineer

Posted on 6/11/2025

Deadline 10/10/25
Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

10,001+ employees

Manufactures heavy machinery for various industries

Compensation Overview

$149.8k - $155.4k/yr

+ Incentive Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Irving, TX, USA

Telecommuting: 1 day/week; 15% domestic travel required.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
AWS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in data science, data operations, data engineering or related occupation
  • 2 years of experience with AWS services such as: S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, Sagemaker, IAM
  • 2 years of experience with software development or data engineering, with a focus on data quality, data warehousing
  • 3 years of experience with data governance, metadata management, data quality, data modeling, and data architecture concepts
  • 2 years of Data Integration development experience
Responsibilities
  • Generate operational insights and drive corrective actions within the digital ecosystem
  • Develop new operational capabilities and monitor complex pipelines
  • Triage data quality & performance issues
  • Develop new monitoring solutions and automations to accelerate issue detection and correction
  • Monitor pipeline execution for failures or anomalies
  • Liaise with designers, engineers, and support teams to improve data pipeline performance & reliability
  • Maintain and improve data quality scorecard measurements
  • Perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision
  • Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution
  • Respond to off-shift and weekend support calls
  • 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 requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results

Caterpillar Inc. designs and manufactures heavy machinery and equipment for industries such as construction, mining, energy, and rail. Their products include a wide range of machinery and engines that help clients complete large-scale projects. Caterpillar's equipment works by providing powerful tools that can handle tough tasks, ensuring efficiency and reliability in operations. Unlike many competitors, Caterpillar has a strong aftermarket service that includes maintenance and repair, which helps extend the life of their products. The company's goal is to support its clients with high-quality machinery while also focusing on sustainability and community development through initiatives that improve education and reduce poverty.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1925

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for electric machinery boosts Caterpillar's market potential.
  • Expansion in Asia and Africa drives demand for construction equipment.
  • AI-driven predictive maintenance aligns with industry trends and customer needs.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging market manufacturers offer lower-cost alternatives, threatening market share.
  • Trade tensions with China may disrupt supply chain and sales.
  • Significant investment needed to keep up with electric and autonomous machinery trends.

What makes Caterpillar Inc. unique

  • Caterpillar's century-long reputation for reliability sets it apart in heavy machinery.
  • Strong aftermarket services ensure product longevity and customer satisfaction.
  • Commitment to sustainability and community development enhances brand image.

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Benefits

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 11th, 2025
Caterpillar Inc. Increases Dividend

IRVING, Texas, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 10 cents, a seven percent increase, to one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock, payable Aug. 20 to shareholders of record at close of business July 21. Caterpillar expects to continue to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases."Continued delivery on our enterprise strategy for long-term profitable growth, combined with strong operating performance, has led to robust ME&T free cash flow," said Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. "We are pleased to increase our quarterly dividend and retain our continued presence on the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index."Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933. Caterpillar has paid higher annual dividends to shareholders for 31 consecutive years and is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.About CaterpillarWith 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc

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