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. Caterpillar is seeking an elite Principal AI Data Scientist / Engineer, Accounting Systems to join our team and act as a champion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Analytics within Caterpillar's Global Finance Services Division. Reporting directly to the Director of Advanced Analytics within Global Finance, you will lead the AI-enablement vision for our next-generation, enterprise-scale accounting data harmonizer system. This is a critical senior AI engineering position requiring a rare blend of AI/LLM deployment expertise, robust software engineering experience with high-performance languages, and knowledge of modern cloud-native data architecture. Top candidates will also have experience with accounting systems and principles, and be able to collaborate across groups to understand, identify, and resolve all types of issues. You will lead the technical vision of an AI-enabled, resilient, and highly accurate system that serves as the backbone of enterprise-wide corporate accounting.