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Caterpillar Inc.

Manager – Software Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.

Manager of AI Transformation leading a team at Caterpillar Inc. to integrate AI in engineering practices and quality processes.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,760 - $240,110 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering specialists focused on AI-enabled engineering and validation transformation.
  • Establish clear objectives, KPIs, and delivery roadmaps aligned to business outcomes.
  • Oversee execution of AI initiatives from concept through division scaling, ensuring measurable impact.
  • Direct development and deployment of AI-assisted solutions for code generation, review, and defect detection.
  • Drive adoption of AI as a standard engineering capability rather than isolated experimentation.
  • Oversee application of AI to improve verification and validation processes.
  • Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for AI-driven automation and workflow redesign.
  • Collaborate with engineering leaders, product teams, and division stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or engineering tools, with hands-on AI/ML application experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in team leadership or supervisory roles.
  • Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, and validation processes.
  • Experience in vehicle/site connectivity, large dataset management.
  • Strong ability to translate AI capabilities into business value and operational outcomes.
  • Experience leading AI transformation initiatives in validation, quality, or engineering domains.
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, etc.)
  • Background in digital transformation and enterprise-scale implementations.

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
AIMLsoftware engineeringsystems engineeringsoftware development lifecycleCI/CDvalidation processescode generationdefect detectionautomation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationstrategic planningproblem-solvingobjectives settingKPI establishmentteam developmentbusiness alignment
Certifications
ISO 26262IEC 61508