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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
Develop and maintain Python data pipelines and CI/CD deployments to build business data objects supporting applications. Implement source-to-target mappings unit and integration testing resolve complex technical issues and uphold software quality and best practices across the Data Engineering team.
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 focused organization within Caterpillar Inc. Our global team is responsible for bringing digital capabilities to Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron. Working with your yellow partners and Cat Dealers we execute key components of digital and marketing portfolios including global marketing & brand enterprise data analytics and AI equipment management eCommerce digital marketing rental & used digital solutions and aftermarket leads & insights.
What You Will Do:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.
What You Will Have:
Considerations For Top Candidates:
Additional Details:
#LI
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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 22 2026 - July 5 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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 focused organization within Caterpillar Inc. Our global team is responsible for bringing digital capabilities to Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron. Working with your yellow partners and Cat Dealers we execute key components of digital and marketing portfolios including global marketing & brand enterprise data analytics and AI equipment management eCommerce digital marketing rental & used digital solutions and aftermarket leads & insights.
What You Will Do:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.
- Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development.
- Competent to perform all programming project management and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
- Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
- Interpreting design requirements for engineering implementation
- Building and deploying CICD pipelines
- Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code
- Responsibility for Unit and Integration testing
- Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
- Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
- Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Will Have:
- Software Development Strong expertise in software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
- Software Development Life Cycle: Strong expertise in 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: Strong expertise in software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
- Software Product Technical Knowledge: Strong expertise in technical aspects of a software products; ability to design configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
- Software Product Testing: Strong expertise in 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:
- Software development experience and solid knowledge of OOP principles
- Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python
- Experience working with Git version control on medium to large teams
- Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Github Actions Azure Devops etc.
- Experience with AWS components such as Lambda Kinesis Event Bridge CloudWatch CloudFormation Dynamo Fargate S3 Sage Maker IAM and RDS
- Experience working with Snowflake
- Hands-on experience with GenAI developer tools
- Experience with tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code or similar AI coding assistants to improve developer productivity code quality and delivery speed
Additional Details:
- This position requires the candidate to be in either Chicago IL or Peoria IL
- Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position
#LI
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:
June 22 2026 - July 5 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Strong expertise in software development tools and activities
- Strong expertise in software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Strong expertise in software product design and architecture
- Strong technical knowledge of software products (design configure integrate)
- Strong expertise in software product testing including unit and integration testing
- Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
- Experience designing and developing software applications in Python
- Experience with Git version control on medium to large teams
- Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitHub Actions Azure DevOps)
- Experience with AWS services: Lambda Kinesis EventBridge CloudWatch CloudFormation DynamoDB Fargate S3 SageMaker IAM RDS
- Experience working with Snowflake
- Hands-on experience with GenAI developer tools
- Experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot Claude Code or similar)
- Must be located in Chicago IL or Peoria IL
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available; must be authorized to work without sponsorship
- Successful completion of a drug screen (pre-employment)
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.
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