Manager Software Engineering

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. Job Description:   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.   Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc.,   leveraging   the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics,   telematics   and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.   Role Overview   We are hiring an  Engineering Manager –   Platform   Engineering  to lead multiple teams building and delivering high-quality, scalable, and performant  core functionality   for   telematic platform .   This is a  people and delivery leadership role , responsible for execution, engineering excellence, and team growth within the  Experience Engineering stack . You will work closely with   the Architect  (for architecture) and  Engineering   teams  (for design alignment), ensuring seamless delivery of consistent and high-quality   functionalities .   This role is accountable for executing   and   building core function ality   to support multiple   dependent applications .   What   You’ll   Do   People Leadership & Team Development   - Build, lead, and grow  high-performing engineering teams .   - Manage and coach  senior engineers, tech leads, and emerging leaders .   - Drive a culture of  accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement .   - Own:   - Hiring, onboarding, and retention   - Performance management and career development   - Succession planning and team structure   Delivery & Execution Excellence   - Own  end-to-end delivery  of engineering initiatives across multiple teams.   - Translate product and architecture inputs into  execution plans with clear milestones .   - Manage:   - Sprint execution, backlog prioritization, and release planning   - Risks, dependencies, and cross-team coordination   - Ensure  predictable, high-quality releases  using defined engineering metrics:   - Lead time   - Change failure rate   - Ensure predictable and well-governed framework releases, including:   - Release notes   - Migration guides   - Backward compatibility considerations   Technical Execution & Platform Delivery   - Drive delivery and implementation of  core   platform   using   Java ,   AWS ,   backend development tools .   - Ensure alignment with  architecture standards defined by the Architect .   - Drive  core functionality  across teams by:   - Defining clear usage guidelines, patterns, and documentation   - Monitoring and improving   core platform    - Partner with the  Architect  to implement architectural standards and ensure alignment with the broader strategy.   - Establish scalable processes for:   - Documentation and developer onboarding   - Feedback loops to continuously improve the   platform   - Manage  dependencies and rollout strategies  across multiple teams.   - Define support and   development , including issue triage, resolution timelines, and escalation paths for consuming teams.   Platform Adoption & Engineering Metrics   - Define and track success metrics for   platform , including:   - Developer onboarding time and productivity   - Defect trends and issue resolution timelines   - Use insights from usage and feedback to drive  continuous improvement of the platform .   Engineering Excellence & Quality   - Own enforcement of engineering quality standards and drive consistency across all teams.   - Ensure adherence to  engineering standards, coding guidelines, and best practices  defined at the org level.   - Drive implementation of:   - Automated testing (unit, integration, regression)   - CI/CD pipelines and release automation   - Track and improve  code quality, defect rates, and technical debt  within teams.   - Ensure   code quality (SonarQube), open-source governance (FOSSA), and CI/CD quality gates   Performance, Reliability & Observability   - Ensure delivery meets  performance benchmarks .   - Drive adoption of:   - Monitoring and observability   (logs , alerts)   - Incident management and root cause analysis .   - Ensure systems meet  availability, scalability, and reliability expectations .   DevOps & Release Management   - Establish strong  release governance and operational cadence .   - Progressive delivery (canary, blue-green deployments)   Cross-Functional Collaboration   - Partner with:   - Architect  for technical direction   - Product teams  for roadmap alignment   - Platform/Cloud teams  for scalability and reliability   - Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders.   Qualifications   - 1 2 + years of software engineering experience with strong focus on  backed -end technologies .   - 3–6+ years of experience managing  engineering teams .   - Proven experience delivering  large-scale   product .   - Strong   expertise   in:   - Java ,   AWS   - Back -end architecture and scalable systems   - Experience working with  design systems and component-driven development .   This position requires working onsite five days a week.   Relocation is available for this position. Posting Dates: October 22, 2026 - November 12, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .