Lead Frontend Engineer - Gaming

Caterpillar

Lead Frontend Engineer - Gaming

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Chicago IL USA

Hybrid

128K-209K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial

Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.

The Role

The Lead Frontend Engineer will design and develop tablet-first applications for autonomous systems oversee frontend architecture optimize performance and lead cross-team collaboration.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.
We are seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer- Gaming to drive the design and development of next-generation tablet-first applications that enable and visualize autonomous systems. This role serves as a technical leader across multiple teams shaping scalable frontend architecture and delivering intuitive high-performance user experiences.
You will work at the intersection of real-time systems interactive visualization and industrial autonomy leveraging modern web and hybrid mobile technologies to build applications used in the field including integration with advanced simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Omniverse for digital twin and 3D visualization experiences.
What You Will Do:

Own and define frontend architecture across teams including UI frameworks state management and application structure
Design and deliver tablet-first applications using Angular and Ionic/Capacitor with support for mobile and console-like environments
Build interactive real-time user interfaces that visualize and control autonomous systems using live data and AI-driven outputs
Apply 3D and game-inspired visualization techniques (e.g. WebGL Three.js) to create intuitive and engaging user experiences
Drive performance optimization for responsive low-latency behavior across constrained devices (tablets and mobile)
Establish engineering standards reusable components and best practices for long-term scalability
Lead technical design reviews guide implementation and mentor engineers across teams
Collaborate with product UX backend and AI/robotics teams to deliver integrated solutions
Ensure quality through automated testing CI/CD pipelines and application observability

What you will have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
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.

Consideration for top candidates:

10-15 years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise in frontend architecture
Strong experience with Angular RxJS and state management (NgRx or similar)
Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend design patterns
Hands-on experience building hybrid mobile applications using Ionic + and capacitor performance optimization for mobile/tablet environments
Experience developing interactive or 3D visualization applications (WebGL Three.js or similar frameworks)
Experience integrating real-time data systems (WebSockets event-driven architectures)
Experience with autonomous systems robotics or industrial applications
Familiarity with game engines (Unity Unreal) or simulation technologies
Exposure to AI/ML systems particularly integrating outputs into user-facing applications
Knowledge of mobile constraints (battery memory compute)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and backend systems (Node.js or similar)

What You Will Get:

Opportunity to define architecture for cutting-edge autonomous solutions
Work on real-world applications that directly impact Caterpillar customers globally
Collaborative environment across digital AI and engineering teams
Career growth through technical leadership and cross-functional influence

Additional Details:

This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago IL Peoria IL Dallas TX or Denver CO
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position will require up to 5-10% travel

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Summary Pay Range:
$128470.00 - $208770.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required

10-15 years of experience in software engineering
Strong expertise in frontend architecture
Strong experience with Angular and RxJS
Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
Hands-on experience with Ionic and performance optimization
Experience in 3D visualization applications
Experience integrating real-time data systems
Experience with autonomous systems or robotics
Familiarity with game engines or simulation technologies
Knowledge of mobile constraints
Experience with cloud platforms and backend systems

What the Team is Saying

Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Core benefits include medical dental vision disability life insurance and an enhanced Employee Assistance Program with expanded mental health sessions and tools to help find high‑value care. Coverage breadth and plan options are emphasized for most full‑time roles.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan with company match is broadly available and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based non‑elective annual contribution. Certain represented facilities also saw improved retirement contributions under a recent agreement.
Strong & Reliable Incentives—Many roles participate in short‑term incentive or gainsharing programs with regular bonuses described for full‑time employees. These incentives are positioned as a routine component of total compensation for eligible positions.

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The Company

HQ: Irving TX

100000 Employees

Year Founded: 1925

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.