Senior Software Test Engineer

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 and analytics solutions for our customers and dealers. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact, and do the work that really matters. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our business and in the industries, we serve, data is generated continuously by Cat® equipment using the latest technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.  

Job Summary: 
The AI Assistant Mobile team seeks an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer to join our innovative team at Caterpillar. Work as a Quality Engineer with senior-level responsibilities to maintain high standards for mobile apps. You will be responsible for the quality of our features, crafting test strategies, performing manual tests and automation testing, and tracking defects carefully. This candidate is an exceptional leader, with excellent problem-solving skills and proven experience across the mobile application space. 

 
What You Will Do: 

• Develop comprehensive testing plans for assigned features, incorporating manual, automated, exploratory, and ad-hoc testing to ensure high-quality releases. 

• Take full ownership of feature quality by performing tests, evaluating risks, and clearly communicating results and release readiness to team members. 

• Find opportunities for process optimization and collaborate with Engineering to improve team productivity and efficiency. 

• Partners with Product Development, Product Management, Quality Engineering, Load & Performance, UX, and Operations teams to develop innovative testing strategies that meet market demands for functionality, scalability, reliability, and performance. 

• Analyze feature requirements for each release, define testing strategies, and coordinate execution across relevant team members. 

• Manage the full defect lifecycle—reporting, tracking, re-testing—and produce detailed test plans, end-to-end scenarios, and status reports to support release decisions. 

What You Will Have: 

• Deep expertise in testing iOS and Android mobile applications. 

• Experience with SDK development and testing in React Native, Native Android / IOS, Capacitor and other comparable frameworks. 

• Solid understanding of mobile accessibility standards and experience conducting accessibility testing. 

• Proven ability to develop test strategies, documentation, and both automated UI and functional tests. 

• Exceptional skills in bug detection, regression testing, and defect tracking. 

• Strong analytical and communication abilities, with a curiosity about solving complex and ambiguous problems. 

• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Demonstrated success in leading QA efforts for large-scale, complex applications. 

• Experience in int