Lead Software Engineer, Gen AI

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Lead Software Engineer, Gen AI is a Generative AI Engineer role (full-time). with Caterpillar. in CHICAGO, US. Compensation shown: $128K–$209K. Imported listing (source: careers.caterpillar.com). Apply on the employer's site (careers.caterpillar.com).

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CHICAGO · US

$128K–$209K

Full-time

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Caterpillar is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive Generative AI initiatives, including building assistants, agents, and internal GenAI tooling. The role combines hands-on Python development with cloud deployment on AWS and CI/CD automation via GitHub Actions. You will lead engineering efforts to bring GenAI capabilities into production across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead development of Generative AI assistants, agents, and tooling
Build and maintain Python-based services and pipelines
Implement CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions
Deploy and operate GenAI solutions on AWS
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to productionize GenAI features

Requirements

Strong Python engineering experience
Experience with CI/CD, particularly GitHub Actions
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
Familiarity with Generative AI frameworks and LLM-based applications
Proven ability to lead software engineering projects

Nice to Have

Experience building LLM agents or assistants in production
Background in enterprise-scale AI tooling
Knowledge of MLOps practices

Tech Stack

AWSCI/CDGenerative AIGitHub ActionsLLM AgentsPython

Caterpillar

Irving · US · 118000+ employees

Caterpillar Inc. is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural-gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It also provides lifecycle services through its dealer network and financing and related services through Cat Financial.