Jobs at Caterpillar

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Founded in 1925, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, but the company is also a pioneer in industrial technology. Through its Connected Enterprise division, Caterpillar delivers data‑driven solutions that power predictive maintenance, autonomous haulage, and AI‑enabled asset management for heavy‑equipment fleets.

Caterpillar’s tech hiring focuses on roles such as Software Engineer (front‑end, back‑end, embedded), Data Scientist, Machine‑Learning Engineer, Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Product Manager, and Field Service Technician. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, exposure to real‑world industrial data, and opportunities to work across global teams that prioritize sustainability and safety.

Job Transparency’s Caterpillar listings reveal exact base salaries, bonus ranges, and employee sentiment scores derived from anonymized reviews. By comparing these figures with other industry peers, job seekers can identify the best compensation packages and negotiate confidently for roles that match their expertise.

MPN Data Steward

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Sep 05, 2024

The job description is for a MPN Data Steward at Caterpillar Inc, responsible for developing and implementing the global MPN data strategy, performing data-related tasks, and ensuring data quality and governance.

Sr. Software Engineer

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 05, 2024

Caterpillar Inc is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to join their global team. The job involves designing, developing, and deploying software at scale, working with various technologies such as AWS, Java, and Python. The company values innovation, progress, and sustainability, and offers a casual and flexible work environment.

Mining Industry Representative

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 28, 2024

The job description is for a sales role at Caterpillar Inc, where the candidate will lead and manage dealer relationships, market products and services, and assist in the development of dealer sales capability. The company values customer focus, industry knowledge, and effective communication.

Sr. Software Engineer

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 27, 2024

Caterpillar is looking for a Sr Java Developer to join their team to help drive the development of their cloud-based technology projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java, cloud, and web application technologies, and will be able to provide technical delivery of cloud software development capabilities.

Electronic System Verification & Validation Engineer

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 28, 2024

The job description is for a verification and validation engineer at Caterpillar Inc. The role involves ensuring software performs as expected, working with a global team, and continuously learning new skills. The company values innovation, progress, and sustainability.

Lead Data Scientist

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Sep 05, 2024

Caterpillar Inc is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their global team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building tools, dashboards, and processes to enable E2E telemetry data quality monitoring, finding source of quality issues, and working with process partners to resolve problems. The role requires a master's degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience in data processing, machine learning, and analytics.

Manager, Digital Program - App PMO

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 28, 2024

The job description is for a leadership position at Cat Digital, a digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. The role involves leading a team of project managers to deliver complex digital projects. The company offers a range of benefits and opportunities for career development.

Sales Representative - ASR

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 28, 2024

The job description is for a sales position at Caterpillar Inc, where the candidate will drive revenue and growth for the aftermarket solutions business. The role involves collaborating with dealers, developing service growth plans, and optimizing parts sales variance utilization.

Marketing/Brand Management Consultant

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 27, 2024

The job description is for a marketing role at Caterpillar Inc, requiring expertise in developing marketing strategies, conducting market research, and maintaining effective internal communications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in customer focus, collaboration, creativity, effective communication, and strategic thinking.

Software Test Engineer

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Sep 05, 2024

Caterpillar Inc is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join their global team. The job involves contributing to quality assurance of software systems, providing manual and automation testing, and working with a globally distributed team.

Supplier Development Engr I

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 06, 2024

The job description is for a procurement role at Caterpillar Inc, where the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of supplies, developing supplier inspection testing and evaluation mechanism, and guiding suppliers to reduce defect rates. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving, and quality orientation skills.

Lead Data Specialist

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 27, 2024

The job description is for a Software Engineer position at Caterpillar Inc. The role involves developing and deploying digital platforms, working on complex application technical problems, and mentoring junior developers. The company is looking for candidates with experience in designing and developing Data Pipelines in Python, and expertise in SQL and NOSQL databases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Caterpillar?
Caterpillar values safety, innovation, and global collaboration. Employees report a flat hierarchy that encourages cross‑functional projects, comprehensive training programs, and a strong focus on sustainability. Benefits include competitive health plans, generous retirement contributions, and opportunities to work on cutting‑edge autonomous equipment projects.
What types of positions are available at Caterpillar?
Caterpillar hires across software, data science, hardware engineering, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, product management, field service, and operations roles. Tech positions range from entry‑level software developer to senior AI researcher, and non‑tech roles include project management, supply chain analytics, and customer support engineering.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Caterpillar?
Highlight hands‑on experience with industrial or IoT data, demonstrate problem‑solving on large‑scale systems, and showcase certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, or Certified Data Scientist. Include portfolio projects that illustrate autonomous or predictive‑maintenance solutions, and prepare for scenario‑based interview questions that test real‑world application of algorithms.

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