Caterpillar
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
- HQ
- Irving, US
- Founded
- 1925
- Funding
- Public (CAT)
- Website
- caterpillar.com
Currently tracking 22 active AI roles, down 12% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $113k–$240k (avg $180k).
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.
Industrial · Autonomous mining trucks
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 reference: agent orchestration, model serving, llm observability, inference infra, evals.
In the past 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 75 new AI-related roles. That is a +53% change versus the prior 30 days (49 → 75).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Agentic AI / AI Ops Engineer – Platform Engineering This role focuses on building and deploying production-grade Agentic AI and AI Ops solutions to enable intelligent, automated, and reliable platform operations. It involves designing and implementing agentic AI systems for multi-step workflows, building AI-driven automation for operations, and integrating AI solutions with platform infrastructure. | AgentServe | 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 |
| 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 |
| Analyst Applications – ServiceNow Conversational & GenAI This role leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of conversational AI solutions within ServiceNow, focusing on Virtual Agent and generative AI capabilities like Now Assist. The primary focus is on building agentic, intent-driven experiences, integrating LLM-powered skills, and operationalizing AI features for customer service and IT support. The role involves end-to-end delivery, technical leadership, backlog prioritization, and ensuring quality execution, including responsible AI practices and evaluation. | AgentServe | 7 |
| Back Office Engineering Manager Engineering Manager for Caterpillar's autonomous mining systems back-office platform. Responsibilities include leading a team in the development and architectural design of the platform, covering areas like autonomous driving operations statistics and management, dispatch systems and algorithm development, map creation and management, digital twins, data analysis and efficiency optimization, user interface, network integration, server architecture, data storage and algorithms, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, and remote control switching. The role requires strong experience in back-office system development, team management, and technical skills in distributed systems, algorithms, and ML frameworks. | AgentData | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Controls Systems Senior Engineer This role focuses on developing and integrating Autonomy and Productivity capabilities for Caterpillar's Motor Grader team, advancing Machine Safety, Productivity, and Autonomy solutions. It involves developing algorithms for sensing, planning, and control to support machine automation, and potentially integrating AI & deep learning solutions. | Agent | 5 |
| Autonomy Validation Engineer The Autonomy Validation Engineer role focuses on integrating, validating, and troubleshooting autonomy hardware and software systems for autonomous machines. This includes onboard and offboard systems, planning, perception, and positioning technologies, and supporting infrastructure like ML development pipelines. The role involves developing MATLAB/Simulink models, configuring dSPACE SCALEXIO benches, designing wiring harnesses, integrating communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet), validating sensor simulations (LiDAR, Radar, Camera, GPS, IMU), and driving troubleshooting efforts. A strong understanding of AI concepts and experience with complex autonomous vehicle systems are required. | Agent | 5 |
| Solution Consultant-Continuous Improvement & Automation This role partners with business stakeholders to identify, design, and implement technology-enabled solutions that enhance processes, automate reporting, and scale AI-driven capabilities. The focus is on translating business needs into scalable digital solutions aligned with enterprise strategy, driving efficiency, standardization, and data-driven decision-making. | Agent | 5 |
| Lead Software Engineer - Search Lead Software Engineer for eCommerce Search at Caterpillar, responsible for technical direction and execution of advanced search solutions. This role involves defining technical strategy, mentoring engineers, introducing advanced capabilities like NLP and vector search, optimizing search performance with KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires experience with search products (OpenSearch, ElasticSearch, etc.), distributed systems, programming (Java, Python, Scala), AI code generation tools, and applying ML to improve search relevance. | Agent | 5 |
| Controls System Senior Engineer This role focuses on integrating advanced control systems for Medium Wheel Loaders, with a strong emphasis on autonomy, connectivity, and electrification. The engineer will support new technology introduction projects, define and deliver control systems and UI/UX features, and perform on-machine evaluations. A key aspect is staying current with innovative technologies like machine learning algorithms, adaptive controls, and vision/perception systems, and mentoring junior engineers. | Agent | 5 |
| Senior Autonomy Middleware Engineer Senior Autonomy Middleware Engineer at Caterpillar, focusing on developing the core autonomy development framework for on-board applications in harsh mining and construction environments. The role involves designing, coding, and validating production-quality C++ software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating hardware and software solutions. Experience with AI concepts, ROS, and C++ development in Linux environments is required. | Agent | 5 |
| Automation Engineer This role supports the design, development, and testing of intelligent automation solutions, including AI agents and digital workflows. The engineer will implement predefined agent behaviors, prompts, and integrations under guidance, while also contributing to IT operational services. The role combines emerging AI capabilities with foundational IT operations, enabling gradual growth into more advanced automation and agent development. | Agent | 5 |
| Lean Value Stream Transformation & Automation Lead Lead enterprise-wide transformation of Service Operations by orchestrating Lean Value Stream Transformation (VST) initiatives, identifying and optimizing workflows. Drive AI-enabled solutions (AI agents, automations, workflows) in collaboration with development teams, ensuring deployment, adoption, and scaling across the organization. Establish governance, standards, and metrics for Lean operations, automation, and AI enablement. | Agent | 5 |
| Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist This role focuses on designing, developing, and testing software architecture for remote control and autonomy systems on embedded platforms, utilizing AUTOSAR and Embedded C/C++. It involves integrating AI concepts into machine applications, with a strong emphasis on software architecture, real-time embedded control, and functional safety within the robotics domain. | Agent | 5 |
| Quality Analyst This role supports the integration of AI-driven and agentic solutions into quality processes within Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division. The Quality Analyst will focus on data mining, analytics, and digitalization to improve quality and efficiency, contributing to the development and deployment of the Global Quality roadmap. | Agent | 5 |
| ALTERNANCE (Master) Développeur Solutions Digitales et IA pour les Processus Achats F/H (Réf 06-2026) This role focuses on developing, deploying, and maintaining digital solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and a central data storage (datalake) to simplify and enhance purchasing processes. A key aspect involves leveraging AI to improve efficiency, such as automating inspection plan governance. | Agent | 5 |
| Engineering Manager, IAM Platform (Ops, SRE & AI Enablement) Engineering Manager for IAM Platform focusing on Ops, SRE, and AI Enablement. The role involves managing the identity infrastructure, implementing SRE principles, driving automation, and integrating AI/ML for threat detection and access control. The team will explore and implement intelligent solutions for automated threat detection, risk-based access control, and streamlining governance processes. | Agent | 5 |