Caterpillar Inc. · 5 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer in Test
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $240K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Test to support a new re-architecturing project. The role involves defining testing strategies, developing tools and frameworks, and leading efforts to ensure software quality for a multi-billion dollar business.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define Testing Strategy for the team
Develop tools and framework to ensure consistency in practices across the team
Active contributor to automated tests
Lead by identifying testing gaps and keep a filled backlog
Engage with external teams for issue triaging
Report test status at exec level
Qualification
Required
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 development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements
Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace
Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; 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 to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements
Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle
Preferred
Team lead: Scrum, Kanban, AzDO
Strong Typescript developer
Playwright
GitHub
AWS
Benefits
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
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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