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Software Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Caterpillar Inc. seeks Software Engineer at its facility located at 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard ...

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Packaging Engineer

Seguin, TX · On-site

$89.21K - $133.81K/yr

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Caterpillar Logistics Inc. seeks Packaging Engineer at its facility located at 1720 W Kingsbury St ...

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Embedded SW Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

$127.59K - $146.29K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded SW Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive ... Chillicothe, IL 61523. Work on the core information software team developing Caterpillar telematics ...

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Senior Engineer - Design

Mossville, IL · On-site

$131.23K - $169.06K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

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Design Engineer A

Lafayette, IN

$81.37K - $122.06K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

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Embedded SW Sr. Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

$112.71K - $169.06K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

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Senior Engineer-Design

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$125.65K - $169.06K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Engineer-Design at its facility located at 3701 South Street ... Lafayette, IN 47905. Conceive and provide practical product design applications using complex ...

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Design Engineer A

Lafayette, IN

$81.37K - $122.06K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

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Manufacturing Engineer

Sanford, NC · On-site

$89.21K - $133.81K/yr

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning ...

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Research Senior Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

$126.38K - $169.06K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Research Senior Engineer at its facility located at 14009 Old Galena Rd., Bldg E, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Provide catalytic component and system performance and aging ...

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Design Engineer A

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$81.37K - $122.06K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

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Embedded SW Sr. Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

$127.59K - $169.06K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded SW Sr. Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive ... Chillicothe, IL 61523. Design, develop, and test embedded software features. Create and maintain ...

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Design Engineer A

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$81.37K - $122.06K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

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Control Systems Engineer

Peoria, IL · On-site

$97.53K - $146.29K/yr

Caterpillar's Earth Moving division is hiring for Control Systems Engineer in Peoria, IL! Role ... Summary: The Caterpillar Motor Grader team is hiring a Controls Systems Engineer to advance Machine ...

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Software Test Engineer

Peoria, IL · On-site

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Caterpillar, Inc. seeks Software Test Engineer at its facility located at 501 SW Jefferson, Peoria ...

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Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Caterpillar

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Caterpillar Inc. rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 457 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

216th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039.
Perform all programming, project management, and development assignments. 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. 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 require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. Telecommuting: 100% Telecommuting Allowed.
REQS: This position requires a master's degree or foreign equivalent in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electronics engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in software engineering, Information Systems or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 2 years of experience designing and developing software applications in CRM; (2) Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software in large scale CRM Orgs; (3) Datastores such as Elasticsearch, MySQL, or Oracle; (4) Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases; (5) Application architectural patterns, such as: MVC, Microservices, or Event-driven; (6) Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as: Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc.; and (7) Working within an Agile framework such as Scrum.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,923 - $158, 480
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)*
  • 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
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Software Engineer / R0000356600 #]. 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:
March 11, 2026 - July 9, 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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