Senior Software Engineer

Career Area

Technology, 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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer – UI Engineering to build and evolve enterprise-scale web applications, UI frameworks, component libraries, and front-end platform capabilities.

This role will play a key part in developing modern user experiences using React, Web Components, TypeScript, and related technologies while contributing to reusable platform capabilities that accelerate application development across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on engineer with experience building scalable front-end applications, shared UI frameworks, and reusable component ecosystems. Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools and workflows is a plus.

What You'll Do

Front-End Application Development

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Web Components, HTML5, and CSS.Build responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces.Develop reusable features, components, and capabilities aligned with platform and design system standards.Integrate applications with REST APIs, and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers.Participate in technical design discussions and implementation planning.

UI Platform, Framework & Library Engineering

Contribute to the development and enhancement of shared UI frameworks, component libraries, and platform capabilities.Build reusable React components, Web Components, shared utilities, templates, and engineering accelerators.Support modernization initiatives, including modularization, performance optimization, and framework evolution.Contribute to framework releases, version management, and backward compatibility.Help improve developer experience through tooling, documentation, and reusable patterns.

Design Systems & Component Engineering

Implement design-system components, design tokens, theming, and styling standards.Partner with UX and Design teams to transform designs into reusable production-ready components.Support accessibility and WCAG compliance requirements.Ensure consistency across applications through adoption of shared frameworks and libraries.

Engineering Excellence & Quality

Write high-quality, maintainable, scalable, and testable code.Follow established coding standards and architectural guidelines.Develop automated tests, including:Unit testingIntegration testingUI automation testingVisual regression testingEnsure compliance with:SonarQube quality standardsSecure coding practicesOpen-source governance requirements (FOSSA or equivalent)Identify and reduce technical debt while continuously improving code quality.

Performance, Security & Reliability

Optimize applications and framework components for:Core Web VitalsBundle size reductionRendering efficiencyAccessibility complianceApplication scalabilitySupport production troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.Address vulnerabilities and follow secure development practices.

DevOps & Continuous Delivery

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and release automation.Participate in trunk-based development practices.Support feature flag and progressive delivery approaches.Assist with release readiness and deployment validation activities.

AI-Assisted Engineering & Innovation

Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and engineering efficiency.Contribute to engineering initiatives involving:AI-assisted code generationDeveloper productivity acceleratorsKnowledge-driven development workflowsDesign-to-code automation capabilitiesExplore opportunities to incorporate AI capabilities into front-end engineering workflows and platform services.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

Work closely with:UI ArchitectsEngineering ManagersProduct OwnersUX and Design teamsPlatform Engineering teamsParticipate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.Contribute to engineering best practices and reusable development patterns.

Qualifications

8–12 years of software engineering experience with strong front-end development expertise.Strong hands-on experience with:ReactTypeScriptJavaScriptWeb ComponentsHTML5 and CSS3Experience building reusable UI frameworks, component libraries, or design-system-driven applications.Experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale web applications.Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, and modern application architectures.

Technical Competencies

Front-End Technologies

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)Web ComponentsHTML5CSS3

Frameworks & Architecture

Component-based architectureUI frameworks and component librariesDesign systemsState management (Redux, Context API, Zustand, or equivalent)Micro-frontends and Module Federation concepts

Quality & Security

SonarQubeUnit and integration testingSecure coding practicesFOSSA or equivalent governance tools

DevOps & Tooling

Git and GitHubGitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or JenkinsCI/CD pipelines

Observability

DataDogGrafanaSentryApplication monitoring tools

Nice to Have

Experience with SSR/SSG using Next.js.Experience with Lit, Stencil, or other Web Component frameworks.Experience with micro-frontends and distributed UI architectures.Experience contributing to shared UI frameworks or component libraries.Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.Familiarity with Figma and design-to-code workflows.Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.

Success in This Role Looks Like

Delivery of high-quality front-end applications and reusable platform capabilities.Strong contributions to UI frameworks, component libraries, and Web Component ecosystems.Consistent adherence to engineering standards, security requirements, and quality practices.Improved application performance, developer experience, and platform adoption.Effective collaboration across architecture, engineering, product, and design teams.

Posting Dates

September 18, 2026 - September 18, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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