Lead Software Engineer – Search

Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Software Engineer developing advanced search solutions for eCommerce at Caterpillar. Focus on transforming digital capabilities to enhance user experience through data and analytics.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.
Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.
Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
7+ years of experience in search engineering.
3+ years in a technical leadership role.
Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.
Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.
Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS using Memory-storage solutions.
Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving.
Strong knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
Advanced experience with version control / repositories such as GitHub.
Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

search engineeringnatural language processingvector searchpersonalizationlow-latency APIdata analysisA/B testingcloud technologiesversion controlKPI measurement

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborative problem-solvinginitiativeinterpersonal skillseffective communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree