Senior Software Engineer (API Management)

Caterpillar

Senior Software Engineer (API Management)

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Chicago IL USA

Hybrid

113K-183K 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 Senior Software Engineer will design develop and implement software applications for API management ensuring integration security and compliance within the software development life cycle using agile practices.

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.
Job Summary:
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing world class digital capabilities to our products and services. With almost one million connected assets worldwide we're focused on using IoT and other data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
This position is on the API Management team within Cat Digital. The team is responsible for the process controls and tools that support API development security publishing consumption monitoring and governance of APIs on Apigee platform.
What You Will Do:

Designing modifying developing writing and implementing software programming applications for target system using agile methods.
Acquiring client requirements; resolving workflow problems through automation optimization.
Writing source codes for new applications and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.
Utilizing automated testing tools to perform the testing and maintenance.

What You Will Have:

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 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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

Modern API and AI engineering practices: RESTful API design OpenAPI/Swagger contract-first development API linting/governance (e.g. Spectral) automated regression/contract testing OWASP API security awareness and the ability to design and develop AI agents/copilots and AI-assisted workflows using responsible AI practices.
Hands-on engineering with Apigee Edge and Apigee X: build and operate API proxies/shared flows for REST/SOAP including transformations and fault handling.
Lead Edge → X migrations: inventory and dependency mapping (KVMs target servers certificates) risk/effort sizing and migration wave planning.
Gateway security and traffic management: OAuth2/JWT API keys rate limiting/quotas caching and custom logic (e.g. JavaScript callouts).
GCP networking for API platforms: VPC/subnets DNS firewalling hybrid connectivity and load-balancing/routing patterns to Apigee X.
Security on GCP: IAM/service accounts (least privilege) TLS/mTLS and certificate rotation plus edge protection (e.g. WAF/Cloud Armor).
Platform reliability and infrastructure automation: Terraform/IaC for GCP components dashboards/alerts (SLOs/SLIs) and incident response to support stable API platform operations.

Additional Details:

This position requires the candidate to be based in either Chicago IL or Peoria IL
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

Summary Pay Range:
$112710.00 - $183140.00
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.
Posting Dates:
May 19 2026 - June 1 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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Skills Required

Knowledge of software integration processes and functions
Knowledge of software development life cycle
Knowledge of software product design
Hands-on experience with Apigee Edge and Apigee X
Experience with RESTful API design and OpenAPI/Swagger

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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is described as broad with multiple plan options and expanded mental‑health support via an assistance program. Tools and wellness initiatives that help find high‑value care reinforce the overall medical offering.
Retirement Support—Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and for some groups additional annual contributions based on age and service. Stock purchase opportunities provide another avenue for long‑term financial benefits.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Paid time off holidays and paid volunteer time are highlighted across many roles. Parental and adoption benefits are also called out within the broader Total Rewards framework.

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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.