Lead Software Engineer (Lead Software Engineer – AI Technical Lead) Full-time

Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.

Your Impact 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer (Lead Software Engineer – AI Technical Lead) to join Applications Development and Support -CAT IT Team.

The incumbent would be working on a wide range of initiatives supporting cutting-edge AI research and development, all in our public cloud infrastructure. You will work in a team that interacts with a cross functional team consisting of architects from various services, engineers and SMEs to develop Generative AI solutions.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai – Brigade World Trade Center

What you will do

• Architect, build and deploy well-managed core APIs and SDKs to access LLMs and our proprietary Foundational Models including training, fine-tuning and prompting tasks, including orchestration SDKs.
• Design APIs for performance, real-time applications, scale, ease of use and governance automation.
• Develop application-specific interfaces that leverage LLMs and FMs to continue to enhance customer experience.
• Enable and democratize our users to build new Gen AI capabilities.
• Develop tools and processes to monitor API access patterns and operational health.
• Design and implement Responsible AI with guardrails.

What you will have

• Minimum of 12+years of overall years of experience with a 10years of relevant experience as a lead software Engineer.
• Bachelors or Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Familiarity with building large-scale AI products, Generative AI solutions, or platforms for NLP, speech, computer vision, or recommendation systems.
• Have experience with API security, observability, cloud access control and privacy best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed computing for scalable model training.
• Software development experience in support of enterprise-grade solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to move fast in an environment with ambiguity at times, and with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to iterate rapidly with researchers and engineers to improve product experience while building the foundational capabilities.

Additional Information:

Shift Time: 01:00-10:00PM IST

Skills desired:

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
• Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional and web-based software.
• Has participated in development of multiple or large software products.
• Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
• Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements.
• Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers’ workbench tools.

Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release.
• Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle.
• Works with a formal life cycle methodology.
• Explains phases, activities, dependencies, deliverables, and key decision points.
• Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:
September 18, 2024 – October 1, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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