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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Software Engineer at its facility located at 540 W Madison St., Floor 3, Chicago, IL 60661.
Responsible for cross functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development and/or maintenance of existing mobile, web, cloud, server, personal computer, mainframe, and/or distributed computing systems. Perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls. Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems. Drive application development focused around delivering business valuable features. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team. Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness. Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time. Manage the completion of their own work assignments and coordinate work with others. Work independently with minimal management input and review of end results. Typical customers include Caterpillar customers, dealers, other external companies who purchase services offered by caterpillar as well as internal business unit and/or service center groups. Quickly and correctly identify problems that may not be obvious. Solve problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. Set priorities and establish workplans to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results. Participate in brainstorming sessions focused on developing new approaches to meeting quality goals in the measure(s) stated.
REQS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Analyst, or related occupation.
Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Waterfall and Agile methodologies used while working with PTC suite of products implementation, development, and upgrade; (2) Windchill experience; (3) Core Java; (4) Jave APIs; and (5) CREO Illustrate, FlexPLM, SQL, HTML, J2EE, XML, and JSON. Telecommuting: 100% Telecommuting permitted.
Rate of pay: $148,949.00 - $155,400.00 per year.
Compensation and benefits 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)

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Health Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development

• Incentive bonus

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Software Engineer / R0000311573 # LI-DNI].
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:
June 25, 2025 - October 24, 2025
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.
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