Director, Robotics & Autonomy Architecture

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 189,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Director of Digital Architecture – Robotics to lead architecture for autonomous machines in real-world environments. You will set standards for robotics platforms, autonomy systems, controls, and onboard computing to enable scalable AI-driven decisions and safe machine actions.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping, architectural leadership, and close collaboration with engineering to accelerate development, reduce risk, and deploy next-generation autonomous solutions.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking with root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Expert knowledge of processes to integrate data resources for business needs.
• Effective communication concepts and techniques for clear information exchange.
• Leadership concepts and ability to mobilize others toward objectives.
• Architectural design of processing mechanisms and user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid prototyping and evaluation of autonomy, robotics, and Physical AI capabilities.
• Develop strategies and best practices for architecture activities.
• Provide expert advice and resolve complex architecture issues.
• Manage architecture projects and maintain customer relationships with resources.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Architecture

Effective Communications

Organizational Leadership

Platform Architecture

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Director of Digital Architecture – Robotics to lead architecture for autonomous machines in real-world environments. You will set standards for robotics platforms, autonomy systems, controls, and onboard computing to enable scalable AI-driven decisions and safe machine actions.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping, architectural leadership, and close collaboration with engineering to accelerate development, reduce risk, and deploy next-generation autonomous solutions.