Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in building Caterpillar’s next-generation Digital Manufacturing Data Platform. This platform is central to our Future of Manufacturing initiative—designed to unify and operationalize data across design, engineering, production, and supply chain operations.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Big Data, Data Warehousing, real-time data movement, and Snowflake-based architectures. You will architect and deliver scalable,



secure, and intelligent data platforms that enable advanced analytics, AI, and digital twin capabilities across global manufacturing ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers and platform developers.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive Agile practices and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Technical Strategy & Architecture
• Architect and oversee the development of scalable, secure, and resilient data platforms.
• Design and implement near real-time data movement and streaming architectures using tools like Kafka, Spark, and cloud-native services.
• Establish best practices in data modelling, ETL/ELT, data governance, and metadata management.

Data Engineering & Snowflake Expertise
• Lead the development of robust data pipelines for ingestion,

📌 Manager Software Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai