Caterpillar
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
- HQ
- Irving, US
- Founded
- 1925
- Funding
- Public (CAT)
- Website
- caterpillar.com
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
Caterpillar currently has 28 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The majority of these roles, 54%, are focused on agents, with serving infrastructure and data each accounting for 18% of the listings. The dominant function for these positions is Engineering. In the last 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 40 new AI roles, representing a significant increase of 1233% compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 22 active AI roles, down 30% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $113k–$240k (avg $180k).
Caterpillar currently has 45 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Data Scientist (3), Manager, Product Management (Platform) (3), Autonomy Development Engineer (2), Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist (2), Senior Autonomy Engineer (2). Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Caterpillar's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (60%), data (27%), serving infrastructure (9%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Caterpillar is hiring AI talent in: United States (29 roles), China (2 roles), Belgium (2 roles).
Job postings at Caterpillar most frequently mention: Software Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, Debugging, Python.
In the past 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 70 new AI-related roles. That is a +40% change versus the prior 30 days (50 → 70).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Data Scientist - Gen AI & Digital Twin Lead Data Scientist role focused on developing and integrating digital twins and GenAI-assisted predictive analytics for condition monitoring of Caterpillar equipment. Involves algorithm development (anomaly detection, GANs), digital twin engineering (NVIDIA architecture), optimization for GPUs, edge deployment on NVIDIA Jetson, and developing Generative AI agents for automated diagnostics and unified data orchestration. | AgentData | 8 |
| Autonomy Development Engineer Develops production quality C++ software for advanced, semi-autonomous, and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, integrating positioning, planning, perception, and controls. Collaborates on design, coding, and validation, with a focus on solving real-world problems and bringing prototypes to production. Requires strong C++ skills, experience with robotics/automation projects, and knowledge of planning, positioning, or perception. |
| Agent |
| 7 |
| Senior Autonomy Engineer Senior Autonomy Engineer role focused on developing and productionizing semi-autonomous and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment. Responsibilities include C++ software development, integrating positioning, planning, perception, and controls, and working with robotics frameworks like ROS. The role emphasizes converting research into production-ready systems. | Agent | 7 |
| Manager, Product Management (Platform) Product Manager for AI and autonomy-enabled capabilities on the Helios Platform, focusing on driving platform-level product thinking to enable intelligent, API-driven, and autonomous workflows. The role requires shaping the platform roadmap and guiding product managers to deliver high-impact capabilities for AI-native and autonomy-driven solutions at scale. | Agent | 7 |
| Autonomy Development Engineer Develops production quality C++ software for advanced, semi-autonomous, and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, focusing on positioning, planning, perception, and controls. Collaborates on design, documentation, coding, quality, and validation. | Agent | 7 |
| Senior Autonomy Development Engineer Senior Autonomy Development Engineer role focused on developing and bringing to production semi-autonomous and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, integrating positioning, planning, perception, and controls. Requires strong C++ development, problem-solving, and experience in robotics/autonomy. | Agent | 7 |
| Site Manager – Autonomous Mining Technology This role is for a Site Manager focused on autonomous mining technology, specifically Command for Hauling operations. The manager will lead on-site autonomy roles, drive performance metrics, influence product groups, and act as a trusted advisor to the customer and internal stakeholders to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). | Agent | 7 |
| Manager, Product Management (Platform) Manager-level Platform Product Manager to lead the strategy, definition, and delivery of AI- and autonomy-enabled capabilities on the Helios Platform. Drives platform-level product thinking, ensuring Helios evolves as a cohesive, scalable foundation that enables intelligent, API-driven, and autonomous workflows. Operates at the intersection of platform product management and AI innovation, partnering closely with Cat Technology, engineering, and domain product teams to translate enterprise autonomy and AI investments into reusable, platform-native capabilities. Shapes platform roadmap, guides product managers, and ensures delivery of high-impact capabilities that enable AI-native and autonomy-driven solutions at scale. | Agent | 7 |
| Senior Manager, Internal Enterprise Analytics & AI Experience Gateway Senior Manager role focused on defining and owning the enterprise architecture and platform for an Internal Enterprise Analytics and AI web application gateway solution within Global Finance. The role involves leading a platform team, defining architecture strategy, technical design standards, and roadmap development, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure AI-powered solutions. Key responsibilities include designing technical infrastructure, building onboarding frameworks, enabling a reusable AI semantic layer, improving CI/CD and operability, and modernizing insight delivery from traditional BI to AI-first experiences. Requires strong experience in Azure cloud architecture, application design, and modern AI solution patterns like LLMs, RAG, and orchestration. | AgentServe | 7 |
| Senior Manager Software Engineering Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a team developing simulation platforms and digital twins for robotics and automation, with a focus on NVIDIA Omniverse and neural network-based simulations. | Agent | 7 |
| Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist Engineering specialist role focused on developing, implementing, and testing algorithms for autonomous and operator-assisted driving systems for mobile off-road machines. Requires experience in mobile robotics, computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, and embodied AI, with strong C++ and Python programming skills. | Agent | 7 |
| Principal Digital Product Manager, Applied AI Product Manager role focused on enabling and scaling AI adoption across Caterpillar's enterprise. The role involves partnering with business teams to define AI roadmaps, translate needs into AI/ML requirements, rapidly prototype AI solutions using modern tools, lead the AI development lifecycle with Data Scientists and ML Engineers, and build frameworks for independent AI adoption. Emphasis on a 'forward-deployed mindset' and AI governance. | Agent | 7 |
| Manager, Product Management (Platform) Product Manager for AI and autonomy-enabled capabilities on the Helios Platform, focusing on driving platform-level product thinking to enable intelligent, API-driven, and autonomous workflows. The role requires shaping the platform roadmap and guiding product managers to deliver high-impact capabilities for AI-native and autonomy-driven solutions at scale. | Agent | 7 |
| Senior Manager - Connectivity Data Analytics Senior Manager role focused on driving data- and AI-enabled engineering transformation within Caterpillar's Connectivity organization. The role leads the strategy, delivery, and adoption of analytics, automation, and AI solutions to improve connectivity quality, engineering efficiency, system reliability, and customer outcomes. It involves people leadership, technical judgment, and enterprise change leadership, translating connectivity data into insights and scalable AI capabilities. Key responsibilities include defining strategy, leading development of data products, applying AI/ML and GenAI to engineering workflows (validation, fault detection, predictive insights, AI-assisted diagnostics), managing a portfolio of initiatives, and fostering stakeholder partnerships and change management. The role also involves building and leading a high-performing team. | AgentData | 7 |
| Principal Digital Architect (Autonomy) Principal Digital Architect for the Autonomy Program, leading the design of end-to-end technical solutions for autonomous equipment and systems, bridging digital and physical worlds. Architecting scalable, secure, and resilient platforms integrating edge, embedded, and cloud technologies, working with sensor data (images, LiDAR) for perception, decision-making, and control. | AgentData | 7 |
| Senior Analytics Manager - AI Model & Prompt Engineering Senior Analytics Manager role focused on leading a team to build advanced generative AI solutions, including intelligent agents and digital assistants, for enterprise-scale products. The role involves technical leadership, resource management, and ensuring the quality and robustness of AI-driven experiences for customers and dealers. | Agent | 7 |
| Senior Autonomy Engineer Senior Autonomy Engineer role focused on developing and productionizing localization algorithms for autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, utilizing perception, inertial, and GNSS inputs. Requires strong C++ and Python skills, experience with filtering solutions (Kalman, Extended Kalman), and knowledge of robotics frameworks like ROS. | Agent | 7 |
| Data Specialist This role focuses on building and deploying predictive analytics and machine learning models, as well as AI-enabled tools and AI-driven solutions, to improve supplier quality and reduce warranty exposure. It involves data analysis, visualization, ETL processes, and supporting cloud-based environments, with a strong emphasis on translating business problems into scalable analytics solutions. | AgentServe | 7 |
| Embedded Software Senior Engineering Specialist - AI Develops, designs, implements, deploys and tests AI centered solutions for embedded devices and systems development workflows, focusing on LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows within an industrial engineering context. | Agent | 7 |
| Lead Software Engineer, Gen AI Lead Software Engineer focused on Generative AI projects, building assistants, AI-infused processing pipelines, and tooling using Python, AWS, and frameworks like LangChain. The role involves developing and deploying Gen AI solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with data scientists on productionizing analytics solutions. | Agent | 7 |
| Autonomy Application Architect The Autonomy Application Architect at Caterpillar is responsible for the overall vehicle-level solution for autonomous machines. This role involves leading a team of autonomy engineers and collaborating with specialists to design, implement, and deliver autonomous systems for real-world applications. The architect will identify and evaluate state-of-the-art technologies, break down solutions into actionable tasks, perform risk/benefit analysis, and manage phased delivery plans from simulation to production release. They will also triage and resolve system-level issues. | Agent | 7 |
| Senior Data Scientist Senior Data Scientist role focused on leading the design and delivery of advanced analytics, machine learning, and data quality solutions for enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. The role involves end-to-end ML solution ownership, from problem framing to production deployment, with a focus on customer/entity resolution and NLP applications. | Agent | 7 |
| Autonomy Engineering Specialist Develop and productionize advanced, semi-autonomous, and autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, focusing on positioning, planning, perception, and controls. This role involves leading the full software development lifecycle, from design to validation, and mentoring team members. | Agent | 7 |
| Principal GenAI Product Manager - Dealer and Customer Support Product Manager for Generative AI in Dealer and Customer Support at Caterpillar. Focuses on developing and integrating AI capabilities for equipment insights, fleet optimization, and customer decision-making. Oversees product roadmap, cross-functional collaboration, and lifecycle management of Gen AI solutions, including shopping, search, and repair options. Requires understanding of AI ethics, agent behavior, LLM selection, and integration with digital platforms. | Agent | 7 |
| Cat Digital/Cat Technology – Data Scientist/Technical Analyst This role focuses on developing models for asset management solutions using machine learning, deep learning, and Generative AI. Responsibilities include sourcing data, gathering requirements, applying digital technologies, and utilizing Generative AI for training, evaluation, prompt engineering, and creating agents/assistants/chatbots. The role also involves ensuring long-term connectivity through strategic planning and testing of various communication technologies. | AgentPost-train | 7 |
| Lead Software Engineer, Gen AI Lead Software Engineer focused on Generative AI projects, building assistants, AI-infused processing pipelines, and tooling. The role involves developing and deploying Gen AI solutions using Python, frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, and deploying services on AWS. Experience with modern Gen AI architectures and LLMs is required. | AgentServe | 7 |
| Solutions Architect - AI & Procurement Solutions Architect focused on designing, governing, and delivering AI-driven solutions, specifically agents and automation, within procurement and purchasing platforms (Guided Buy, Coupa). This role involves architectural guidance, prompt strategy, orchestration patterns, data grounding, and ensuring compliance with enterprise and Responsible AI standards. It also includes code reviews and mentoring. | Agent | 7 |
| Autonomy Application Architect This role is for an Application Architect focused on applying autonomy technology to new haulage equipment at Caterpillar. The candidate will lead a team in developing and releasing autonomous and remote-control solutions, involving system design, implementation, and troubleshooting within the Caterpillar Command ecosystem. | Agent | 7 |