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 .     Posting Dates: September 16, 2026 - October 1, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? 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