**Career Area:** Business Technologies, 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. **What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?** It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world. **Job Summary** Caterpillar has been leveraging AI for years to deliver processes and products. Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence which has a human-level of cognitive function, across a wide variety of domains such as language processing, image processing, computational functioning to mimic human-like reasoning. GenAI is an emerging technology that will play a vital role in profitable growth for Caterpillar. Cat IT is working hard to enable a safe environment where the business can innovate and thrive. They have developed an Intelligent Automation Center of Excellence to operationalize Caterpillar IT’s GenAI COE services to deliver business value by developing deep expertise to be able to scale and drive efficiencies, ensure we are providing solutions using the right technology, and has approved below roles to support the growing demand for GenAI COE services. **What You Will Do:** As a Vector DB Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing vector databases that enable high-performance, large-scale data processing and retrieval. You will work closely with our data science, machine learning, and software engineering teams to build robust solutions that support our clients’ data-intensive applications. + Design, implement, and manage vector databases to support large-scale data storage and retrieval, ensuring low latency and high availability. + Develop efficient data models that facilitate fast vector operations such as similarity search, nearest neighbor search, and other vector-based queries. + Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, sharing, and other techniques to handle large-scale datasets. + Integrate vector databases with existing systems and applications, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility. + Design and implement solutions that scale with growing data volumes, ensuring the database infrastructure can handle increased load and complexity. + Implement security best practices to protect data at rest and in transit, including encryption, access controls, and audit logging. + Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise, ensuring system reliability and availability. + Work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers to understand their needs and provide database solutions that meet their requirements. + Maintain comprehensive documentation for database schemas, configurations, and procedures to support operational excellence and knowledge sharing. **What You Have:** + Deep understanding and hands-on experience with vector databases, including their architecture, query languages, and optimization techniques. + Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java, with experience in developing and optimizing database operations. + Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational geometry, particularly related to vector search and similarity measures + Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and managed database services. + Understanding of machine learning concepts, particularly those related to embedding vectors and similarity searches. + Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and scalability. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. **Additional Information:** + The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in computer science or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions. **What You Will Get:** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers, who build a better world. Here, you earn more than just an hourly wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and holidays (prorated based on the hire date). **Compensation & Benefits:** Base salary for this role ranges from $108,360 - $176,040 Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes: + Annual incentive bonus plan* + Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1 + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) + 401(k) Savings Plan including company match + Health savings account (HSA) + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short and long-term disability coverage + Life Insurance + Parental leave + Employee Assistance Programs + Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts + Career Development **Additional Info** : The ideal locations for this role is Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN; however open to considering other Caterpillar facilities within the U.S. (candidates permanent address must be within 50-mile driving distance to a Caterpillar facility) For a full list of U.S. Caterpillar facilities please visit: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/global-footprint/americas/united-states.html Caterpillar | Offices and Facilities in the U.S. Caterpillar is proud to be an American company with more than 60+ locations in 25 states across the U.S. Learn more about our U.S. presence and operations Sponsorship is **not** available. **About Caterpillar -** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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:** November 6, 2024 - November 17, 2024 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. Not ready to apply? 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