Summer 2026

Software Designer Intern

Posted on 5/26/2026

Deadline 5/28/26
Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

10,001+ employees

Manufactures heavy machinery for construction

Compensation Overview

$26.50 - $40.75/hr

Laval, QC, Canada

In Person

Onsite five days a week in Laval, QC; relocation and sponsorship not available.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Github Actions
Software Testing
Docker
TypeScript
C/C++
Linux/Unix
AngularJS
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Software, Computer, Robotics) or equivalent
  • Experience in software development
  • Bilingual (French & English)
Responsibilities
  • Drill Applications: work on the machine control and automation application layer within a C++ / Python / Angular framework, including coding, unit testing, functional testing, and system tooling, as part of a team with mentorship.
  • Driver Safety System: work on a safety-critical machine monitoring application built on a modern C++ / TypeScript / Angular framework, including embedded backend services, real-time camera data processing, web-based UI development, unit testing, and system tooling.
  • MineStar Onboard: work on onboard software deployed on mining machines, contributing to a modern embedded and application software stack including C++-based services and web-based tools using TypeScript / Angular, participating in software development, unit and functional testing, and integration activities with mentorship.
  • DevOps: contribute to a Python-based DevOps tools and test automation infrastructure used by embedded and autonomy teams, including test management, reporting, and software supply-chain features, using Python, Linux, Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines, with coding, testing, documentation, and integration on a large-scale, cross-repository tool under mentorship.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies
  • Experience developing for the Linux platform, with C++ programming and object-oriented programming
  • Experience in Web development using HTML5, Angular, JavaScript
  • Experience in Python programming
  • Experience automating workflows or providing DevOps toolchains
  • Experience with test infrastructure or automated test frameworks
  • Experience with Docker, VMware or other container or virtualization products

Caterpillar designs and manufactures heavy machinery and engines for the construction, mining, energy, and rail industries, selling equipment, parts, services, and financing. Its products are large diesel machines with hydraulic systems and attachments, using data-driven features and remote diagnostics to improve uptime, along with extensive aftermarket maintenance and repair. It differentiates itself through its global scale, integrated product-and-service ecosystem, and large dealer and financing networks, plus ongoing use of data analytics and AI to optimize performance. Its goal is to help customers complete large-scale projects safely and efficiently while supporting sustainable development through community initiatives and durable equipment.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1925

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 sales rose 22% to $17.4 billion, showing strong demand.
  • Construction Industries grew 38% in Q1 2026, led by volume and pricing.
  • Caterpillar returned $5.7 billion to shareholders in Q1 2026 through buybacks and dividends.

What critics are saying

  • Tariff costs already consumed about $600 million in Q1 2026 margins.
  • Hyperscaler data-center delays would hit Caterpillar's fastest-growing power equipment demand.
  • Chinese rivals like SANY and XCMG are gaining share in growth markets.

What makes Caterpillar Inc. unique

  • Caterpillar's Power & Energy segment became its largest growth engine in 2025.
  • Multi-gigawatt data-center power contracts make Caterpillar an AI infrastructure supplier.
  • Record $63 billion backlog gives Caterpillar exceptional near-term revenue visibility.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Apr 8th, 2026
Caterpillar appoints Kyle Epley as CFO after record $67.6B year

Caterpillar has appointed Kyle Epley as chief financial officer, effective 1 May 2026, replacing Andrew Bonfield, who will retire on 1 October after eight years with the company. Bonfield will serve in an advisory role during the transition period. Epley brings nearly three decades of Caterpillar experience to the role and currently serves as senior vice president of Global Finance Services. He has held several senior finance leadership positions, including division CFO and corporate controller. During Bonfield's tenure, Caterpillar achieved record financial performance, including the highest full-year sales and revenues in company history and a single-quarter record of $19.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company reported 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion.

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Apr 8th, 2026
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Apr 1st, 2026
Caterpillar becomes AI powerhouse with $51B backlog from data centre power solutions

Caterpillar, the industrial equipment manufacturer known for construction machinery, has emerged as an unexpected AI beneficiary through its power and energy segment. The company is capitalising on surging demand for data centre power infrastructure, selling industrial-scale generators, battery systems and switchgear whilst electrical grids expand to meet capacity needs. The power and energy division grew revenue 23% year-over-year in Q4 2025, becoming Caterpillar's largest business. The company ended 2025 with a $51 billion order backlog, up 71% from the previous year. Management estimates data centre electricity requirements will rise 200% by 2035. Caterpillar shares have more than doubled over the past year and trade at 31 times forward earnings. Wall Street analysts forecast 18% annual earnings growth over the next three to five years.

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Mar 23rd, 2026
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