Lead ML Engineer, Cat Digital

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Join the Gen AI Delivery team of Cat Digital and be responsible for bringing world class GenAI capabilities to our products and services.

What You Do:

• Model Development: Fine-tuning implementing developing and optimizing models used in generative AI solutions
• Algorithm Research: Staying updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning algorithms and integrating them into the teams projects.
• Experimentation: Conducting experiments to test the performance of different models and approaches and iterating based on the results.
• Research and Implementation: Agentic GenAI solution research and best approach to implement solutions
• Training and Mentorship: Providing guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and other team members.

What You Will Have:

• Business Statistics: Knowledge of the statistical tools processes and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Machine Learning: Knowledge of principles technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop implement and deliver related systems products and services.
• Programming: Solid understanding of concepts and capabilities of software engineering; ability to use tools techniques and platforms to write and modify software.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools methods and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with Python and Golang
• Experience with AWS services and tools
• Ability to evaluate generated content from Large-Language Models (LLM)
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision

Additional Details:

This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago IL Peoria IL or Irving TX (Dallas) offices.

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What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

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.

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