Software Engineer
$89.2k - $145k+ Incentive bonus
Entry
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Peoria, IL, USA+2 moreMore locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Irving, TX, USA
In PersonChicago and Peoria are typical locations; limited opportunities in Dallas, Texas. Relocation may be available.
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques, and the ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, and the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
- Knowledge of software development tools and activities, and the ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle and the ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
- Knowledge of software integration processes and functions, and the ability to design, develop, and maintain interfaces and links to alternative platforms and software packages.
- Knowledge of software product design and the ability to convert market requirements into software product design.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product and the ability to design, configure, and integrate them.
- Knowledge of software product testing and the ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, with no rounding.
- Complete the degree by the start date if selected.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, implementation, testing, and support of AI-powered solutions for digital platforms, customer experiences, dealer ecosystems, and enterprise business operations.
- Identify, evaluate, and de-risk emerging technologies by creating Proofs of Technology and Proofs of Concept, and documenting implementation patterns.
- Design and implement enterprise microservices.
- Enable API technologies and deploy Microsoft Fabric patterns while leveraging .NET skills to create AI agents.
- Develop mobile and web applications.
- Perform user interface and user experience design activities, including wireframing, prototyping, working with a complex design system, applying design thinking methodologies, creating conceptual designs, and creating production-level designs.
- Develop data pipeline code in Python and investigate and resolve software defects through code or data-modification Python scripts using SageMaker notebooks.
- Use generative AI tools to assist with software development, information gathering, and defect triaging, and develop additional generative AI tools.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related degree.
- Zero to two years of relevant experience in this field; internships or academic projects are a plus.
- Experience gained through internships, personal projects, research, hackathons, student organizations, or coursework.
About the company
Caterpillar makes construction and mining machines, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives for contractors, mines, energy companies and data center builders. It is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, and its yellow Cat bulldozers and excavators work in nearly every country. Customers buy or rent machines through independent Cat dealers, while its engines and turbines generate electricity and push natural gas through pipelines. Caterpillar earns money from equipment sales and from the parts and repairs that dealers supply over a machine's working life. It was formed in 1925 when California's Holt and Best tractor companies merged, and it is based in Irving, Texas.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1925
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Data centers drive growth: power generation sales jumped 72% in the June 2026 quarter on demand for generators and turbines.
- Factory hiring is growing: a $1 billion North Carolina plant, announced September 2026, is expected to create 1,950 jobs.
- Recurring service work adds stability: parts and service brought in $24 billion in 2025, over a third of sales.
What critics are saying
- Tariffs keep getting costlier: in August 2026, Caterpillar forecast $2.2 billion of 2026 tariff costs, up from 2025's $1.8 billion.
- Patent fight threatens imports: in December 2025, rival Bobcat asked US trade regulators to ban some Cat loaders and excavators.
- Expect five office days a week: since June 2025, US office staff must come in daily, and attendance affects reviews.
What makes Caterpillar unique
- Power, not bulldozers, is its biggest business: engines and turbines brought in $28.6 billion in 2025, topping construction's $25.1 billion.
- It runs its own lender: Cat Financial's overdue loans fell to 1.31% in June 2026, the lowest since 1998.
- It also makes gas turbines: San Diego-based Solar Turbines builds 1 to 39 megawatt units for pipelines and power.
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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