Caterpillar Inc.
Manager - Gen AI Engineering , Caterpillar Inc.
Join the Gen AI Engineering team of Cat Digital and take charge of leading and coordinating a team dedicated to building advanced generative AI solutions—including intelligent agents, digital assistants, and other innovative capabilities. You will shape the development of cutting‑edge products that redefine how customers and dealers interact with technology through AI‑driven experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Providing strong technical support and clear direction to ensure the team is aligned with company goals and capable of delivering advanced AI projects.
Managing resources efficiently to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
Overseeing the performance of both individual team members and the team as a whole, fostering a culture of learning by identifying and addressing training and development needs.
Establishing and supervising the implementation of engineering best practices to maintain consistency and excellence in development processes.
Taking ownership of the quality of engineering products, making sure all solutions are robust, reliable, and meet high standards.
Qualifications
Expert knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Extensive knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Extensive knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
Extensive software engineering leadership experience working with cloud and embedded platforms.
Demonstrable experience delivering Gen AI solutions as an individual contributor or as a manager or lead of a team.
Extensive program management leadership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment (typically 8+ years).
Experience delivering complex cross‑functional digital projects in matrixed organizations.Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills.
Additional Information This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX offices.
Compensation 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
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
Visa Sponsorship Not available for this position.
EEO Statement Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Posting Dates November 21, 2025 – December 3, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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Join the Gen AI Engineering team of Cat Digital and take charge of leading and coordinating a team dedicated to building advanced generative AI solutions—including intelligent agents, digital assistants, and other innovative capabilities. You will shape the development of cutting‑edge products that redefine how customers and dealers interact with technology through AI‑driven experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Providing strong technical support and clear direction to ensure the team is aligned with company goals and capable of delivering advanced AI projects.
Managing resources efficiently to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
Overseeing the performance of both individual team members and the team as a whole, fostering a culture of learning by identifying and addressing training and development needs.
Establishing and supervising the implementation of engineering best practices to maintain consistency and excellence in development processes.
Taking ownership of the quality of engineering products, making sure all solutions are robust, reliable, and meet high standards.
Qualifications
Expert knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Extensive knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Extensive knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
Extensive software engineering leadership experience working with cloud and embedded platforms.
Demonstrable experience delivering Gen AI solutions as an individual contributor or as a manager or lead of a team.
Extensive program management leadership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment (typically 8+ years).
Experience delivering complex cross‑functional digital projects in matrixed organizations.Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills.
Additional Information This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX offices.
Compensation 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
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
Visa Sponsorship Not available for this position.
EEO Statement Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Posting Dates November 21, 2025 – December 3, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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