Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Software Engineer - AI & Emerging Technologies

Caterpillar Inc.  •  Košice, SK (Hybrid)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Who is CAT Digital? What do we do?

Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge?

Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc.,leveragingthe latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies.We’vecreated an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.


Job Opportunity:

Cat Digital is expanding its operations and opening a new branch in Slovakia. We are seeking talented individuals to join our teamto help usestablishand growour presence, organization, culture,which willdrive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work withcutting-edgetechnologies and collaborate with top professionals working onvery highimpact and visibility products.Don'tmiss this chance to join and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery!


Whatwill youdo?

As aLeadSoftwareEngineerin our newly built Emerging technologyteam,youwill

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications, including business-driven proofs of concept (POCs) that assess the feasibility, viability, and value of proposed solutions.
  • Identify, evaluate, and validate emerging technologies, frameworks, tools, and architectural approaches against business and technical needs.
  • Gather requirements, compare solution alternatives, and define technical designs, interfaces, and integration patterns across platforms and systems.
  • Write high-quality code and use automated, functional, performance, volume, and load testing to ensure reliability.
  • Support deployment and production environments, troubleshoot issues, and monitor bugs through resolution.

This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and Cat Digital IT in the US.

What you have:

  • Strong experience in software development, architecture, integration, testing, and the software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to translate business and client requirements into practical technical designs and reliable software.
  • Working knowledge of agile delivery, automated testing, application maintenance, and production support.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Topcandidateswillalsohave

  • Understanding of modern AI/ML architectures including transformer models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent frameworks, and model orchestration patterns
  • Hands-on experience with major cloud AI platforms (Azure OpenAI Service, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI) and ability to architect multi-cloud or hybrid solutions
  • Knowledge of MLOps practices including model versioning, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and governance frameworks
  • Experience designing and implementing production AI agent systems using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar orchestration tools
  • Understanding of vector databases, embedding models, and semantic search architectures for RAG applications
  • Knowledge of GPU compute infrastructure, model serving platforms (NVIDIA NIM, TensorFlow Serving, vLLM), and inference optimization techniques
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, fine-tuning approaches, and evaluation frameworks for LLM-based applications
  • Knowledge of emerging AI frameworks including multi-agent systems, autonomous agents, and AI-powered workflow automation

What we offer:

At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well asvery competitivecompensation and benefits packages, like:

  • 4 600+ euros month gross
  • Performance related annual cash incentive 
  • Pension plan  
  • 5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement
  • Attractive Life insurance
  • 1 volunteering day  
  • Multisport Card 

Take the chance to apply now forthisposition at Cat Digital Slovakia branch!

Contract type:

Full-time

Place of work:

Kosice, Slovakia

Additional Information:

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race,color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

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Base Minimum Pay:

€52,824.00

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

Posting Dates:

July 23, 2026 - August 20, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Year Founded
1925
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