Sr. Software Engineer

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.

Peoria, IL 61605. Design, develop, modify, write, and implement software applications using agile methods. Perform implementation, problem solving, maintenance, and support for software development. Acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation. Write source code for new applications and enhance code for existing ones. Utilize automated testing tools for testing and maintenance. Conduct walkthroughs and monitor development effectiveness and quality. Estimate and monitor development costs based on functional and technical requirements. Manage advantages and drawbacks of development languages and tools. Participate in documenting data, ideas, stakeholders, and processes. Apply critical thinking to assess risks, benefits, and alternatives. Facilitate design reviews and analyze software architecture and design. Integrate software into customer or partner infrastructure. Solicit customer feedback, and report and monitor bugs and implementation issues. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Java Sprint Framework; (2) RESTful APIs and Swagger API; (3) Github; (4) HTML; (5) Software product testing and test readiness reviews; and (6) Reporting and monitoring bugs and implementation issues.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Sr. Software Engineer / R0000360442 ]. #LI-DNI

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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:

March 28, 2026 - July 28, 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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