Python Tech Lead(Geospatial)

Career Area : Engineering

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Python Developer / Tech Lead with deep expertise in Geospatial Sciences and Terrain Data Processing. You will lead the design and development of scalable geospatial data pipelines terrain modeling systems and analytics platforms that support our autonomy and mapping initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture design and implementation of Python-based systems for geospatial data processing and terrain analysis.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for terrain modeling elevation data handling (e.g. DEM DSM DTM) and spatial interpolation.
• Integrate and manage large-scale geospatial datasets (e.g. LiDAR satellite imagery GPS tracks).
• Collaborate with data scientists GIS analysts and autonomy engineers to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews best practices and technical leadership.
• Ensure code quality scalability and maintainability across the geospatial data stack.
• Experience with 3D terrain modeling mesh generation or point cloud processing.
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in geospatial analysis.
• Exposure to tools like QGIS CesiumJS or OpenLayers.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) CI / CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure).

Degree Requirement :

Skill Descriptors

Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Extensive Experience :

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.

Level Extensive Experience :

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.

Level Extensive Experience :

Application Development Tools : Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications.

Level Extensive Experience :

Artificial Intelligence : Knowledge of the concepts technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop implement and / or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.

Level Working Knowledge :

Programming : Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test write design debug troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.

Level Extensive Experience :

Technical Troubleshooting : Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate recognize and resolve technical issues on hardware software application or operation.

Level Extensive Experience :

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates :

November 13 2025 - November 27 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

APIs,Docker,Jenkins,REST,Python,AWS,NoSQL,MySQL,JavaScript,Postgresql,Django,GIT

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1