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Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer Reviews

Updated 26 Mar, 2025

Overall Rating

3.8/5

based on 16 reviews

Rating distribution

8 (50.0%)

4 (25.0%)

3 (18.8%)

0 (0%)

1 (6.3%)

Category Ratings

3.6

Salary

3.6

Skill development

3.5

Work-life balance

3.4

Job security

3.4

Work satisfaction

3.3

Company culture

3.1

Promotions

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Monday to Friday

90% employees reported

Flexible timing

90% employees reported

No travel

90% employees reported

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Gender based rating

2.7

Rated by Women

6 reviews

4.4

Rated by Men

9 reviews

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Top Mentions in Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer Reviews

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Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Software Development Department

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

Category Ratings

5.0

Salary

3.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

3.0

Promotions

3.0

Work satisfaction

4.0

Company culture

5.0

Work-life balance

posted on 05 Jul 2022

Likes

Good compensation

Salary - Excellent
Job security - Excellent
Company culture - Good
Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

I feel a lot of people who are in charge of software units are either with no software background or comes with outdates software practises vv

Software Engineer in Pune

Full Time

Back Office Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

5.0

Salary

4.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

5.0

Promotions

5.0

Work satisfaction

4.0

Company culture

4.0

Work-life balance

posted on 26 Mar 2025

Likes

Working here has been the best career decision I’ve made—appreciating diverse perspectives is not just encouraged, it’s a core part of the company's DNA The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its training programs and the culture of respect and equality that it fosters The environment is stressfree and supportive, where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized over competition...Read More

Salary - Excellent
Skill development - Good
Job security - Excellent
Promotions - Excellent
Work satisfaction - Excellent
Company culture - Good
Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

Managers and senior leaders are dedicated to helping you succeed with clear guidance and feedback The leadership team is highly approachable and actively engages with employees at all levels, making you feel heard and valued

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Software Development Department

1.0

Overall Rating

1.0

Category Ratings

2.0

Salary

3.0

Skill development

1.0

Job security

1.0

Promotions

2.0

Work satisfaction

1.0

Company culture

1.0

Work-life balance

posted on 24 Dec 2024

Likes

Company conduct events and outing and providing the amenities is good about the company

Dislikes

Their is lot of work pressure and no friendly environment in team too much politics inside the team.

Salary - Poor
Job security - Bad
Promotions - Bad
Work satisfaction - Poor
Company culture - Bad
Work-life balance - Bad

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Software Development Department

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

Category Ratings

3.0

Salary

3.0

Skill development

2.0

Job security

2.0

Promotions

3.0

Work satisfaction

2.0

Company culture

3.0

Work-life balance

posted on 17 Aug 2024

Likes

Flexible timing. PTO

Dislikes

Work life balance. Payscale. Hr department is a joke. Managers play key role in your career here. Manager doesnt appreciate you, you will be removed. Chennai managers are biased towards Tamil employees.

Job security - Poor
Promotions - Poor
Company culture - Poor

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Corporate Communication Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Salary

4.0

Skill development

4.0

Job security

4.0

Promotions

3.0

Work satisfaction

3.0

Company culture

4.0

Work-life balance

posted on 21 Oct 2023

Likes

Good environment Good salary decent hikes

Salary - Good
Skill development - Good
Job security - Good
Promotions - Good
Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

Management

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Software Development Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Salary

5.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

4.0

Promotions

5.0

Work satisfaction

5.0

Company culture

5.0

Work-life balance

posted on 15 Sep 2023

Likes

Work life balance and work culture

Salary - Good
Skill development - Excellent
Job security - Excellent
Promotions - Good
Work satisfaction - Excellent
Company culture - Excellent
Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Nothing to dislike

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Software Development Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Salary

3.0

Skill development

3.0

Job security

3.0

Promotions

3.0

Work satisfaction

5.0

Company culture

4.0

Work-life balance

posted on 04 Aug 2023

Likes

Likes Likes Likes Likes Likes

Salary - Good
Company culture - Excellent
Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

Dislikes Dislikes Dislikes Dislikes Dislikes

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Software Development Department

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Salary

3.0

Skill development

4.0

Job security

4.0

Promotions

4.0

Work satisfaction

3.0

Company culture

3.0

Work-life balance

posted on 23 Aug 2023

Likes

Branded company which has recognition any where in the globe.

Salary - Good
Job security - Good
Promotions - Good
Work satisfaction - Good

Dislikes

Strict company policies, less importance to hardware quality.

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Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

IT Network Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Salary

3.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

3.0

Promotions

4.0

Work satisfaction

4.0

Company culture

5.0

Work-life balance

posted on 21 May 2023

Likes

Good work life balance

Salary - Good
Job security - Excellent
Work satisfaction - Good
Company culture - Good
Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Poor appraisal

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer (working remotely)

Full Time

Non Voice Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Salary

4.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

5.0

Promotions

4.0

Work satisfaction

4.0

Company culture

5.0

Work-life balance

posted on 26 Mar 2025

Likes

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, keeping work exciting and engaging

Salary - Good
Skill development - Good
Job security - Excellent
Promotions - Excellent
Work satisfaction - Good
Company culture - Good
Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

A culturally diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes respect and collaboration across all levels

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Software Development Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

5.0

Salary

5.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

5.0

Promotions

5.0

Work satisfaction

5.0

Company culture

5.0

Work-life balance

posted on 22 Aug 2022

Likes

Work life balance and company culture then obviously the brand

Salary - Excellent
Skill development - Excellent
Job security - Excellent
Promotions - Excellent
Work satisfaction - Excellent
Company culture - Excellent
Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Nothing specific

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

DevOps Department

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

Category Ratings

5.0

Salary

4.0

Skill development

3.0

Job security

3.0

Promotions

4.0

Work satisfaction

3.0

Company culture

3.0

Work-life balance

posted on 27 Jun 2023

Likes

Type of work and benefits

Salary - Excellent
Skill development - Good
Work satisfaction - Good

Dislikes

Management style and communication from leadership team

Software Engineer in Chennai

Software Development Department

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

Category Ratings

5.0

Salary

5.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

4.0

Promotions

4.0

Work satisfaction

5.0

Company culture

5.0

Work-life balance

posted on 29 Jul 2022

Likes

Following best process in every functional aspects

Salary - Excellent
Skill development - Excellent
Job security - Excellent
Promotions - Good
Work satisfaction - Good
Company culture - Excellent
Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Didn’t find anything till now

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer in Chennai

Software Development Department

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

Category Ratings

2.0

Salary

5.0

Skill development

5.0

Job security

5.0

Promotions

5.0

Work satisfaction

5.0

Company culture

1.0

Work-life balance

posted on 28 Jul 2021

Likes

We will be able to learn many new things which will help in our career

Skill development - Excellent
Job security - Excellent
Promotions - Excellent
Work satisfaction - Excellent
Company culture - Excellent

Dislikes

There is no Work life balance

Salary - Poor
Work-life balance - Bad

Work Details

The job is quite interesting, we will be able to learn lot, but it is very hard to maintain work life balance

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Software Engineer in Chennai

Software Development Department

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

Category Ratings

3.0

Salary

4.0

Skill development

3.0

Job security

4.0

Promotions

4.0

Work satisfaction

3.0

Company culture

4.0

Work-life balance

posted on 05 Sep 2018

Likes

Working with a caterpillar is great opportunity i learnt many things from the company with internal and external

Skill development - Good
Promotions - Good
Work satisfaction - Good
Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

All good

Work Details

Exciting

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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