Senior Manager Software Engineering

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Job Description

Senior Manager Software Engineering

Reposted 14 Hours Ago
Chicago IL USA
Hybrid
159K-259K 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
Lead two software engineering teams in delivering digital solutions that leverage advanced analytics and AI. Ensure high-quality features are shipped on time while empowering team development.
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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about building digital solutions that combine advanced analytics and generative AI to deliver transformational outcomes for Caterpillar customers? We have a fantastic opportunity for an impact-focused leader with strong technical and organizational influence to lead two Cat Foresight engineering teams as part of the Cat Digital Application Engineering organization.
You'll partner across Product Analytics Platform and Operations to deliver capabilities that power Recommendations and Condition Monitoring helping customers maximize uptime.
What you'll do
  • Own delivery: Guide two teams to ship secure high‑quality features on time. Apply traditional analytics and GenAI where they measurably improve user outcomes.
  • Empower and develop teams: Oversee performance of individual team members and the team. Identify and address staff training and development needs. Foster a culture of ownership innovation and continuous growth. Attract mentor and retain individual team members.
  • Provide technical support and direction: Coordinate walkthroughs and reviews ensuring conformance to standards and adherence to design specifications.
  • Develop leaders: Coach tech leads. Build an inclusive high‑performance culture across dispersed U.S. and global teams.
  • Cross-functional influence: Balance technical capabilities with business priorities in partnership with Product Analytics Platform and Operations.
  • Communicate with clarity: Develop detailed work plans schedules project estimates resource plans and status reports. Share progress risks and opportunities with senior leadership and stakeholders.

What You Will Have:
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives.
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 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 Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes tools and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
IT Service Management (ITSM): Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) service; ability to manage IT services and oversee service operations.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
  • Bachelors/Masters degree in computer science or engineering or related field Or equivalent working experience
  • Experience in Software Engineering with proven experience delivering and maintaining performant and complex enterprise scale applications in languages including but not limited to Java Typescript Javascript or Python
  • Experience designing building scaling and maintaining cloud systems
  • Experience in testing production system monitoring and observability

What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment 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 and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$159120.00 - $258570.00
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
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:
January 15 2026 - January 25 2026
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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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.

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