Lead Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

. Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks, state management, and application structure .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Frontend Architecture, including Angular, RxJS, and Node.js, while leveraging AI tools for enhanced productivity and collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, establish engineering standards, and design scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with backend systems.

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Frontend Architecture ExpertiseAngular DevelopmentGraphQL API DesignNode.js Backend ServicesAI Tool Utilization

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Hard Skills

Frontend ArchitectureAngularRxJSJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsGraphQLWebSocketsSpec-Driven DevelopmentSoftware Testing

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingCollaborationCommunicationMentoringRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPGitHub CopilotClaudeClaude Code

Industry Keywords

Software IntegrationReal-Time Data SystemsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesAutomated TestingCI/CD Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularApolloAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaScriptNode.jsRxJSTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks, state management, and application structure
Design and build GraphQL schemas, resolvers, and Node.js services powering real-time, data-rich frontend experiences
Establish engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices for long-term frontend scalability
Lead technical design reviews, guide implementation, and mentor team engineers
Partner with product, UX, and backend teams to build alignment, resolve trade-offs, and advance integrated solutions
Ensure quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and application observability
Use AI tools in daily design, implementation, code review, refactoring, testing, and documentation
Drive AI-augmented delivery using Spec-Driven Development
Set team practices, guardrails, and quality gates for AI-assisted engineering
Coach engineers on AI tools and share productivity-enhancing patterns, prompts, and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages
Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design
Knowledge of technical aspects of a software product; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products
Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics
Ability to build strong working relationships across functions and communicate technical ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in frontend architecture
Experience leading a team of engineers, including across multiple time zones
Strong experience with Angular, RxJS, state management (NgRx or similar), JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend design patterns
Hands-on experience building backend services with Node.js (Express, NestJS, or similar)
Strong experience designing and consuming GraphQL APIs (Apollo or similar), including schema design, subscriptions, caching, and performance tuning
Experience integrating real-time data systems (WebSockets, GraphQL subscriptions, event-driven architectures)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proven, heavy use of AI coding assistants such as Claude, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot in production delivery, including agentic workflows and tool/MCP integrations
Experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) or similar spec-first methods
Track record of strong collaboration across product, design, and engineering partners
Must be located in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Denver, CO
Visa sponsorship is not available
Successful completion of a drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available
Up to 5–10% travel