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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Software Engineering, Gen AI - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,760.0 - $240,110.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Generative AI, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6159EB4228DE4322B47E284F7EA377DA/job/ ## About the Role * Software Development: Expert knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. * Software Integration Engineering: Extensive knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages. * Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Extensive 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. * Organizational Leadership: Extensive knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives. Considerations For Top Candidates: * Extensive software engineering leadership experience working with cloud and embedded platforms. * Demonstratable experience delivering Gen AI solutions as an individual contributor or as a manager or lead of a team. * Extensive program management leadership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment (typically 8+ years). * Experience delivering complex cross-functional digital projects in matrixed organizations. * Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion. * Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions. * Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills. ## Description Join the Gen AI Engineering team of Cat Digital and take charge of leading and coordinating a team dedicated to building advanced generative AI solutions-including intelligent agents, digital assistants, and other innovative capabilities. You will shape the development of cutting-edge products that redefine how customers and dealers interact with technology through AI-driven experiences. What You Will Do: * Providing strong technical support and clear direction to ensure the team is aligned with company goals and capable of delivering advanced AI projects. * Managing resources efficiently to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to a high standard. * Overseeing the performance of both individual team members and the team as a whole, fostering a culture of learning by identifying and addressing training and development needs. * Establishing and supervising the implementation of engineering best practices to maintain consistency and excellence in development processes. * Taking ownership of the quality of engineering products, making sure all solutions are robust, reliable, and meet high standards. ## Related Videos - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [The New Org Chart: When AI Joins the Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100036-the-new-org-chart-when-ai-joins-the-workforce) - [Should we build Generative AI into our existing software?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1129-should-we-build-generative-ai-into-our-existing-software) - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Will AI replace Software Engineers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/340-will-ai-replace-software-engineers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools)