Senior DevOps Engineering Manager

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. Job Summary: Senior DevOps Engineering Manager will be responsible for supporting Cat Digital and Cat Technology engineering and AI team to deliver consistent, reliable, and secure infrastructure in the cloud for running simulations and services supporting physical AI and Digital Twins. The DevOps manager will be responsible for collaborating with data collection teams, simulation teams, architecture teams to effectively adhere to development standards and delivering cost effective capabilities and applications in the cloud. What You Will Do: The Senior Software Engineering Manager provides leadership in design, development and deployment of Caterpillar’s systems and/or applications. Lead team(s) of high performing cloud engineering professionals and projects related to supporting the development lifecycle and cloud resources for Cat Digital Accountable for hiring, managing and mentoring a team or multiple teams of software engineers in delivering the common department goals. Lead team(s) that will manage world class cloud implemented solutions Implementing common operating procedures to provide process functionality and the requisite infrastructure to enable effective, efficient, economical services. Directs implementation of cloud infrastructure components to maximize common process and minimize costs by efficiently controlling the cloud infrastructure environment. Carefully evaluate problems and provide input into a large number of possible solutions before selecting one option. Follows general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific, management goals are met and desired results are achieved. Impacts key quality goals including customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and reoccurring revenue, timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, cost savings, process quality, etc. Responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates, as well as overall employee satisfaction for the division. Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time. What You Will Have: Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives. Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. 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. Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems. Consideration for Top Candidates: 10+ years or more of software development experience 5+ years or more of experience in managing or leading software development projects teams 5+ years or more experience in designing and developing software applications. 5+ years or more of experience in public cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure. Any experience implementing infrastructure for Omniverse and Run.ai Proven experience in many of the following, Cloud Operations management FinOps experience Strong experience in supporting or developing software Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure Devops etc. At least three plus years of deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure. Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum). Cybersecurity Additional Details: This position requires the candidate to be based in either Chicago, IL ; Peoria, IL; Denver, CO; Irving, TX (Dallas) Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. #LI Summary Pay Range: $159,120.00 - $258,570.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* 401(k) savings plans* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* Health Lifestyle Programs* Employee Assistance Program* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* Career Development* Incentive bonus* Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 23, 2026 - July 6, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.