Software Engineer (Autonomy Services)

• Design build test and maintain backend RESTful API services using Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Contribute to the delivery of secure scalable platform capabilities hosted in AWS and support the lifecycle from design through deployment and operations.
• Work directly on complex application and technical problems analyze root causes and implement high-quality solutions.
• Develop business-value features with attention to performance reliability maintainability and observability.
• Follow established engineering standards for source control testing code reviews documentation and CI/CD automation.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and software engineering agents to accelerate implementation testing debugging refactoring and documentation while validating outputs through code review automated tests and established engineering standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to refine requirements estimate work and deliver incremental value to customers.
• Contribute to front-end or Python-related tasks when needed while remaining primarily focused on Java/Spring Boot backend microservice development.
• Contribute to structured application and interface code technical documentation and operational runbooks in a fast-moving environment.

• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design and technical approaches.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.

• Strong backend engineering capability with Java 17+ and Spring Boot to design and deliver RESTful APIs using microservices principles.
• Proven ability to build secure scalable platform services in a cloud environment such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience deploying backend services in cloud-native environments.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted and agentic software development workflows
• Ability to review validate test and refine AI-generated code and pull requests for correctness maintainability performance security and alignment with established engineering standards.
• Knowledge of responsible AI usage and secure coding practices in AI-assisted development
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience building production AI agents using Python
  • Experience with agent orchestration frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph
  • Experience integration LLMs with external tools APIs databases and retrieval systems
  • Experience designing evals guardrails and monitoring for agent reliability
  • Multi-agent workflow design and memory/context management
  • Prompt optimization latency reduction and cost control
  • MLOps or model deployment experience

• This position requires the candidate to be based in Irving TX (Dallas)
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 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

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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