Lead Software Engineer, Emerging Tech

Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

Job Summary:
This Lead Software Engineer will be part of the Emerging Technologies workstream to explore new technology products in Software Engineering and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions.  If you have a passion to work on cutting edge and learn, explore, and validate the new features and products, this will be a perfect one!

What You Will Do:

• Responsibilities of the incumbents are across functional lines with individuals assigned in new program development and/or evaluation new technology, pattern for our state-of-the-art digital platform. This individual will also work collaboratively with other architecture and engineering teams to ensure cross-functional goals are met.
• Lead role in exploring solutions across multiple cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake)
• Works independently on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution and prototype the alternate solution.
• Build the prototype solutions and influence the dev teams on new pattern advantages.
• Adopt the new features in cloud / software product / Languages and share the reference pattern.
• Translate the new technical features into business / platform capabilities.
• Optimize the existing solutions in terms of cost and performance.
• Mentor and assist Software Engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed.
• Maintains high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits.

What You Will Have:

• 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 Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• 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.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• AWS Certified Solution Architect – Professional (and/or) AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty.
• Ability to translate an innovative idea into a POC/POT and pilot reference production deployment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for exploring and experimenting with new technologies and frameworks.
• Extensive experience with multiple AWS products (ECS, KDA, Kinesis, OpenSearch, Dynamo, CloudWatch, Lambda, API Gateway, etc…)
• Proven experience in Data engineering (Batch, Streaming) and API development frameworks.
• Strong experience in ML model deployments, AWS SageMaker Studio, GenAI Models, LLM vector stores, LLM observability etc.
• Hands-on experience of machine learning methodologies including advanced analytics tools (such as R and Python) along with applied mathematics, ML and Deep Learning frameworks and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras) and ML techniques.
• Expertise in designing and developing software applications in java and python including experience with microservices (spring boot and/or Flask)
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong expertise in generative AI techniques for summarization, Chatbot and data embedding using AWS, Microsoft Azure Open AI and other open source LLM models.

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. Learn more on our Built In Chicago page at https://www.builtinchicago.org/company/caterpillar

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.

Additional Details:

This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL offices with a flexible hybrid work environment. 

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Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

April 5, 2024 - April 14, 2024

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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