Career Area
Engineering
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 Summary
We are looking for an Autonomy Engineer to design, build, and enhance modern applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities as part of a broader modernization program. This role focuses on transforming existing systems into scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions aligned with modern architecture and engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and delivery of Java-based applications and services
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code aligned with coding standards
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
- Collaborate with senior developers, architects, and team members to understand and implement solutions
- Support analysis and enhancement of existing or legacy systems
- Work with DevOps teams on build, integration, and deployment processes
- Troubleshoot issues, debug applications, and support production fixes
- Contribute to improving application performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Learn and apply automation techniques and tools to improve development efficiency
- Support development of APIs and services as per the architecture standards.
Required Skills And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Good understanding of Java/J2EE, OOP concepts, and basic design patterns
- Experience with Spring framework (Spring Boot preferred) and REST APIs
- Basic knowledge of JPA/Hibernate/JDBC and SQL
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (Eg., Junit & Mockito)
- Working knowledge of Git (basic branching and version control concepts) and build tools like Maven
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn
- Basic understanding of application scalability and integration concepts
- Exposure to Docker, containerization and cloud platforms
- Interest or awareness of automation, AI/ML integration concepts, or modern development trends
- Good communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in team environments
Posting Dates
June 8, 2026 - June 21, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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