Lead Frontend Engineer - Gaming

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

• Own and define frontend architecture across teams, including UI frameworks, state management, and application structure
• Design and deliver tablet-first applications using Angular and Ionic/Capacitor, with support for mobile and console-like environments
• Build interactive, real-time user interfaces that visualize and control autonomous systems using live data and AI-driven outputs
• Apply 3D and game-inspired visualization techniques (e.g., WebGL, Three.js) to create intuitive and engaging user experiences
• Drive performance optimization for responsive, low-latency behavior across constrained devices (tablets and mobile)
• Establish engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices for long-term scalability
• Lead technical design reviews, guide implementation, and mentor engineers across teams
• Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and AI/robotics teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensure quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and application observability

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• Software Product Testing: 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.

• 10–15 years of experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in frontend architecture
• Strong experience with Angular, RxJS, and state management (NgRx or similar)
• Expert proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script and modern frontend design patterns
• Hands‑on experience building hybrid mobile applications using Ionic + and capacitor performance optimization for mobile/tablet environments
• Experience developing interactive or 3D visualization applications (WebGL, Three.js, or similar frameworks)
• Experience integrating real‑time data systems (Web Sockets, event‑driven architectures)
• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or industrial applications
• Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal) or simulation technologies
• Exposure to AI/ML systems, particularly integrating outputs into user‑facing applications
• Knowledge of mobile constraints (battery, memory, compute)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and backend systems (Node.js or similar)

• Opportunity to define architecture for cutting‑edge autonomous solutions
• Work on real‑world applications that directly impact Caterpillar customers globally
• Collaborative environment across digital, AI, and engineering teams
• Career growth through technical leadership and cross‑functional influence

• This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Denver, CO
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 5-10% travel

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings…