CHENNAI · FULLTIME
Manager Software Engineer

Caterpillar Inc
Chennai · onsite · Posted 4d ago
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Job Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership Management
Technical Strategy Architecture
Data Engineering Snowflake Expertise
Big Data Data Warehousing
Cloud Platform Engineering
AI Advanced Analytics Enablement
Stakeholder Engagement
Must-Have Skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Qualifications
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data
When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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, transformation, and delivery using Snowflake, and cloud-native tools.
- Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
- Implement data quality frameworks, lineage tracking, and schema evolution strategies.
Big Data Data Warehousing
- Build and maintain large-scale data lakes and data warehouses for structured and unstructured data.
- Design scalable data architectures to support manufacturing analytics, predictive maintenance, and supply chain optimization.
Cloud Platform Engineering
- Leverage AWS and Azure services for data ingestion, transformation, and analytics.
- Deploy software using CI/CD tools (git, Jenkins, AWS CloudFormation).
- Ensure platform scalability, security, and operational readiness across global deployments.
AI Advanced Analytics Enablement
- Collaborate with Data Science and AI teams to operationalize ML models and analytics workflows.
- Promote integration of AI capabilities into data engineering pipelines (e.g., GenAI, MCP, ATA).
- Support real-time analytics and edge AI use cases in manufacturing environments.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with product managers, manufacturing SMEs, and business leaders to understand requirements and deliver impactful data solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence strategic decisions.
Must-Have Skills
- Proven experience in Big Data processing and Data Warehousing.
- Expertise in building end-to-end near real-time data pipelines for OLTP OLAP.
- Strong architecture exposure for building robust, scalable Data Platforms.
- Deep expertise in Snowflake, SQL, NoSQL, and distributed data systems.
- Strong analytical skills and solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
- Deep exposure to AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Good understanding of AI concepts and latest developments (Gen AI, MCP, ATA, etc.).
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Knowledge of the NVIDIA ecosystem and its applications in data and AI.
- Experience building production-ready AI solutions and integrating with MLOps workflows.
- Familiarity with modern data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in managing engineering teams and delivering complex data solutions.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Skills
Agileanalytical thinkingbi toolsAzure Servicesamazon web servicesaws cloudformationcd toolsAnalyticsData EngineeringcloudArchitectureAdvanced AnalyticsData GovernanceAi SolutionsMicrosoft AzureBig DataArtificial Intelligence
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About Caterpillar Inc

Caterpillar Inc
Industrial Machinery
7.3k+
employees
1925
101 years old
Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka
India
₹14L PA avg
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Caterpillar Inc is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, engines, and turbines, addressing industry needs for efficient, sustainable solutions.
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