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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Digital Tech Support Engr - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Peoria, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $183,140.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), A/B Testing, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Apache Lucene, Code Generation, Computer Programming, Data Systems, Software Debugging, DevOps, Digital Electronics, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, GitHub Copilot, Web Content, Information Technology, Low Latency, GPT, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EDCFAA36A572460B85DE02C57BE6F335/job/ ## About the Role 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. Level Working Knowledge: 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 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 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 . Considerations for Top Candidates: * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field. * 5+ years of experience in search engineering. * 2+ years in a technical leadership role. * Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks. * Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS using Memory-storage solutions. * Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving * Strong knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.) * Advanced experience with version control / repositories such as GitHub * Experience operating in an Agile / Global team environment * Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Other Skills: * Experience in Web content / large Content search solutions. * Previous experience with Search products such as OpenSearch, Elastic Search, SOLR, Lucene, Coveo, and LucidWorks Fusion. * Strong expertise in building crawlers, Web information parsing solutions. * Distributed Systems: Proven experience building large-scale, highly available systems. * Programming: * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala, including source control tools and practices for managing code and changes to it. * Proficiency in software debugging and problem-solving techniques. * Proficiency in AI code generation tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot. * Familiarity with DevOps tools and techniques for cloud deployment. * Producing and consuming APIs * Data Technologies: Familiarity with event streaming and cloud platforms. * Machine Learning: Practical experience applying ML to improve search relevance. ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer - Content Search, you play a pivotal role in driving the success of advanced search solutions by actively contributing to their strategic direction and hands-on implementation. Through your technical expertise and collaborative approach, you help build scalable, high-performance search platforms that provide outstanding user experiences and support the continued growth of Caterpillar's eCommerce initiatives. What You Will Do: * Contribute to defining and implementing the long-term technical vision for the search platform, supporting scalability and adaptability as data volumes and query complexity increase. * Participate in technical reviews, share best practices, and collaborate with search engineers to solve technical challenges as part of the team. * Assist in developing advanced features such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to improve relevance and accuracy. * Support the creation of search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and use analytics to help continuously optimize search performance. * Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search efforts with business goals. ## Related Videos - [Carl Lapierre - Exploring Advanced Patterns in Retrieval-Augmented Generation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1235-carl-lapierre-exploring-advanced-patterns-in-retrieval-augmented-generation) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [ChatGPT vs Google: SEO in the Age of AI Search - Eric Enge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1287-chatgpt-vs-google-seo-in-the-age-of-ai-search-eric-enge) - [Speak, Code, Deploy: Transforming Developer Experience with Voice Commands](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1159-speak-code-deploy-transforming-developer-experience-with-voice-commands) ## Related Articles - [SEO in an AI world - Google vs. ChatGPT and survival tips for content creators](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/534-seo-in-an-ai-world-google-vs-chatgpt-and-survival-tips-for-content-creators) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)