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About this Principal Software Engineer - D365 role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · US - AZ - Camelback Office

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.

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:
The Principal Software Engineer, D365 will play a critical, senior role within the D365 Engineering team (a part of Cat Digital Dealer and Rental Systems), reporting to the Senior Manager Software Engineering, D365. This role will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise solutions with focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) - Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management and Commerce with additional support on D365 Customer Engagement (CE) products. This role will serve as a technical authority, driving architectural decisions, developing complex solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, integration, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and other development teams to ensure high-quality solutions and applications.


What You Will Do:
• Design, develop, and implement complex solutions within Dynamics 365

• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and other engineers on technical strategy and ensure alignment with business goals and product roadmap

• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering and DevOps

• Foster a development culture of innovation and excellence

• Stay current with Microsoft technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions

What You Will Have:

Software Development:
• Has participated in development of large software products, including upgrades and migrations.
• 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:

• Describes similarities and differences of life cycle for new product development vs. new release.
• Works with a formal life cycle methodology.
• Interprets product development plans and functional documentation.
Software Integration Engineering:

• Has experience with designing data exchange interfaces to and from software product.
• Describes tools and techniques for extraction, transformation and loading of electronic data.

• Works with integrating software into the customer or partner framework and infrastructure.
• Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges.
Software Product Design/Architecture:

• Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major projects.
• Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.


Considerations For Top Candidates:

  • Proven track record of leading large-scale enterprise software projects.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and agile methodologies.
  • Expert level experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
  • Expert level experience with Microsoft development stack (.NET / C# / X++)
  • Expert level experience with Power Platform
  • Expert level experience with Azure DevOps
  • Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Unified Pricing Management
  • Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Inventory Visibility Service
  • Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Commerce Scale Unit
  • Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 Dual-Write
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Fabric
  • Extensive experience with data and solution architecture
  • Extensive experience with JavaScript
  • Extensive experience with SQL
  • Working knowledge of Azure microservices and other components
  • Working knowledge of integration development
  • Working knowledge of Azure tenant and environment management

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $240,110.00

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:

September 18, 2026 - October 4, 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.

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How this Principal Engineer salary compares

This role pays $193,935/yrin line with the typical range for Principal Engineer roles.

$111,800 median $168,150 $275,000

Typical range $133,645–$215,000/yr, from 3,123 comparable Principal Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Principal Engineer salary insights →

About Caterpillar

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

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