Lead Frontend Engineer – Gaming

Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Frontend Engineer driving design and development of innovative tablet-first applications at Caterpillar. Focused on creating intuitive user experiences for autonomous systems with a cross-functional team.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformIonicJavaScriptNode.jsRxJSTypeScriptUnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks, state management, and application structure
Design and deliver tablet-first applications using Angular and Ionic/Capacitor, with support for mobile and console-like environments
Build interactive, real-time user interfaces that visualize and control autonomous systems using live data and AI-driven outputs
Apply 3D and game-inspired visualization techniques (e.g., WebGL, Three.js) to create intuitive and engaging user experiences
Drive performance optimization for responsive, low-latency behavior across constrained devices (tablets and mobile)
Establish engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices for long-term scalability
Lead technical design reviews, guide implementation, and mentor engineers across teams
Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and AI/robotics teams to deliver integrated solutions
Ensure quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and application observability

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15 years of experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in frontend architecture
Strong experience with Angular, RxJS, and state management (NgRx or similar)
Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend design patterns
Hands-on experience building hybrid mobile applications using Ionic + and capacitor performance optimization for mobile/tablet environments
Experience developing interactive or 3D visualization applications (WebGL, Three.js, or similar frameworks)
Experience integrating real-time data systems (WebSockets, event-driven architectures)
Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or industrial applications
Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal) or simulation technologies
Exposure to AI/ML systems, particularly integrating outputs into user-facing applications
Knowledge of mobile constraints (battery, memory, compute)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and backend systems (Node.js or similar)

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

frontend architectureAngularIonicCapacitorJavaScriptTypeScriptRxJSNgRxWebGLThree.js

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationdesign reviewscommunication