2025 Cat Digital - Early Career 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.
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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
About the Role
As a Software Engineering professional, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar's state-of-the-art digital platform. Software Engineers manage the completion of their own work assignments and coordinate work with others. This position will build a world class platform to host a wide range of digital applications. Responsibilities are across 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.
What You Will Do
You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. In addition, all individuals hired into a early career role in Cat Digital will participate in L.E.A.D (learn, engage, adapt, develop), which is a 12 month onboarding program. Through this program, you will gain networking opportunities, Caterpillar, Cat Digital and technical acumen. Current opportunities are in our Applications Engineering teams. Early career team members will be immersed in designing rapidly developing, consistent customer-centric, premium digital experiences. This includes product development, mobile and service applications, eCommerce and digital marketing, etc. Examples of technologies used are Java, JavaScript, SpringBoot, React, NextJS, Typescript, API authorization, AWS/Azure, etc.
What You Will Have - Skills and Experiences

• 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 the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Software Development : knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements
• Software Development Life Cycle : knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace
• 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
• Software Product Design/Architecture : knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design
• Software Product Technical Knowledge : knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products
• Software Product Testing : knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements

Degree Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related degree
Top candidates will also have

• Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 3.0/ 4.0 (no rounding)
• Expected graduation date between January 2024 through June 2025
• Previous demonstrated leadership experience
• Previous technical work experience demonstrating technical aptitude
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment

Additional Information

• Locations for this position are typically Chicago and Peoria Illinois. Limited opportunities in Dallas, Texas
• Basic relocation may be available, dependent on relocation qualifications

Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $142,200.00
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:
February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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