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.
Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact, and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat® equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Job Summary:
The AI Assistant team seeks an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer to join our innovative team at Caterpillar. Work as a Quality Engineer with senior-level responsibilities to maintain high standards for mobile apps. You will be responsible for the quality of our features, crafting test strategies, performing manual tests and automation testing, and tracking defects carefully. This candidate is an exceptional leader, with excellent problem-solving skills and proven experience across the mobile application space.
Job Summary:
The Principal Mobile Software Engineer will serve as a technical leader, overseeing the design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar’s advanced mobile SDK. This role is responsible for architecting a best-in-class platform that supports a diverse portfolio of digital applications, with a primary focus on cross-platform mobile development. The engineering team delivers SDK plugins for a variety of enterprise mobile applications across Caterpillar, collaborating closely with product management, design, and engineering teams to ensure exceptional delivery standards. This position is instrumental in sustaining the delivery of high-quality solutions for our dealers and customers, integrating AI into workflows used by tens of thousands of users to enhance efficiency and generate significant value.
Responsibilities of the Principal Mobile Engineer are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new application development and/or maintenance of various mobile apps.
Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a casual, flexible environment.
Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
Technical Leadership & Vision: Demonstrates the ability to lead teams in designing and developing robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures, providing strategic direction and technical expertise.
Effective Communication: Applies advanced communication skills to clearly convey ideas, requirements, and feedback to diverse audiences, ensuring mutual understanding and successful collaboration.
Mentorship & Coaching: Fosters a culture of continuous learning by mentoring and guiding engineers of all levels, sharing knowledge through code reviews, design discussions, and training sessions.
Innovation & Problem Solving: Proactively researches and evaluates new technologies, tools, and platforms, recommending solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and system performance.
Cross-functional Teamwork: Builds strong relationships with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps teams to gather requirements, manage project scope, and ensure seamless delivery of integrated solutions.
Quality Focus: Advocates for best engineering practices, security standards, and quality assurance processes to deliver reliable, high-quality software products.
Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Utilizes structured decision-making approaches, analyzing complex situations, and making informed, productive choices that benefit the team and organization.
Process & Methodology: Applies a thorough understanding of the software development life cycle, integration engineering, and product testing methodologies to ensure successful project delivery and product excellence.
Demonstrated experience creating mobile applications using mobile frameworks such as Capacitor, React Native, Flutter, Ionic, Angular and/or a native experience in iOS / Android.
Considerations for Top Candidates:
What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Additional Information:
This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Broomfield, CO offices.
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About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$144,960.00 - $235,440.00
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
Posting Dates:
November 20, 2025 - November 25, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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