SW Development Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

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:

The position is within the Engineering Data Analysis team that manages the Data Analysis Tool Kit (DATK) for Caterpillar engineers. This tool supports over 300 different analyses and is used by more than 2,000 product development engineers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your software development and mechanical engineering skills. The primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain the CX Library, which reads various file formats and converts them into Caterpillar's standard file format.

What You Will Do:

• Gathering and analyzing user requirements to create the new feature requirements
• Designing, writing, and implementing source code for CX Library
• Testing and debugging the code to improve code quality and optimize performance.
• Managing team computers.

Education requirement:

Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Technical Excellence:

• Capable of designing and developing software solutions based on user and application-level requirements.
• Advanced knowledge in C/C++ and Python
• Knowledge with software development tools such as Visual Studio, DevOps, and Git.
• Knowledge working with .yml files through DevOps
• Knowledge with SW development within a team environment using agile and scrum methodologies

Problem Solving:

• Capable of troubleshooting software and system-level issues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and techniques for identifying, anticipating, and resolving problems.
• Ability to effectively apply problem-solving skills in various situations.

Effective Communication :

• Capable of communicating effectively with user groups and addressing their issues and needs
• Works closely with global teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment of CX Library at the application level and proper validation.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Top Candidates will also have

• Proficient in DATK
• Skilled in API design and implementation
• Strong background in software development using C/C++

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL or Champaign, IL office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is available with this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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

Relocation is available for this position.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 6, 2025 - June 14, 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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