✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Lead Data Scientist - Search Intelligence & Advanced Evaluation Frameworks

at Caterpillar

📍 4 Locations Unknown 💰 $128K – $208K USD / year Posted March 16, 2026
Salary $128K – $208K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

This role involves leading the development of advanced search solutions leveraging AI, NLP, and vector search technologies to improve relevance and performance for Caterpillar's digital platforms.

  • Define technical vision for search platform
  • Mentor search engineers
  • Develop advanced search features
  • Analyze search performance metrics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Focus on designing scalable, high-performance search architectures with AI and NLP integration, utilizing data analytics and machine learning to optimize search relevance and quality.

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with extensive experience in designing scalable search platforms, expertise in NLP, vector search, and AI technologies, and proven leadership skills in guiding technical teams.

Technical StrategySearch Platform DevelopmentNLPVector SearchPersonalizationData AnalysisTeam Leadership
AIMachine LearningAdvanced AnalyticsTelematicsAI Capabilities
None specified
Search platformNLPvector searchpersonalizationdata analyticssoftware architecturescalabilityhigh-performance searchAImachine learning
Search PlatformsNLPVector SearchPersonalizationData AnalyticsTechnical LeadershipSoftware ArchitectureScalabilityHigh-Performance SearchAI Capabilities
LeadershipCommunicationTeam MentoringProblem SolvingCollaboration
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Lead the development and optimization of AI-driven search systems
Role Subtype Software Architect
search platformnatural language processingvector searchpersonalizationdata analyticssoftware architecturescalabilityhigh-performance searchAImachine learningadvanced analyticslead software engineersearch relevancesearch qualityAI-drivenscalable systemsperformance optimizationCaterpillareCommercedigital solutionsadvanced searchAI capabilitiessearch relevance framework

Lack of experience in search platform development, No leadership experience, No AI or NLP expertise, Unwillingness to mentor teams

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