**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. As a Senior Software Engineer you will work on emerging technology projects focused building Proof of Concept/Proof of technology and solution / reference implementations. Join our innovative team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions at Cat Digital. **What You Will Do:** + Ability to translate an innovative idea into a Proof-of-Concept & Proof-of-Technology + Explore new technology / product / integrations / Open Source + AWS/AZURE Optimizations + Serverless patterns in Python and Java + Build Data engineering (Batch, Streaming) workloads and API’s using development frameworks. + Artificial Intelligence (A), Machine Learning (ML) and Large Language Models (LLM) + Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. + Deploy solutions on AWS using CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager + Work with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and Crew.ai. + Collaborate with data scientists to refactor analytics solutions for production, ensuring scalability and efficiency. + Assist in the development of machine learning and AI pipelines using Apache Airflow. **What You Will Have:** + **Software Development:** Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. + **Software Development Life Cycle:** Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. + **Software Product Design/Architecture:** Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. + **Software Product Technical Knowledge:** Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products. + **Software Product Testing:** Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements. **Considerations For Top Candidates:** + 8+ years or more of software development experience + 5+ years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Python + 3+ years of experience in creating sub-second latency API Solutions. + 3+ years or more of experience in designing and developing data warehouse solutions + Experience with Python libraries such as FastAPI, LangGraph, and LangChain + Experience in working with Data science Libraries in Python or Snowflake + Experience working with Git version control on medium to large teams + Experience in cost optimizations in Snowflake, AWS or Azure + Exceptional communication skills with experience working on a cross functional team + Technical writing skills **Additional Details:** + This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; or Irving, TX (Dallas) + Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role **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:** April 11, 2025 - April 20, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .