Principal Software Engineer - Digital Twin and Simulation

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a senior software lead to own the simulation software stack and mentor engineers. You will translate business needs into scalable designs and work with robotics teams to ensure quality and value, while shaping the development process.

Based at the Irving, TX office, this full-time role offers relocation assistance and visa sponsorship. A strong background in 3D rendering, cloud, and open source APIs is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience building simulation and rendering platforms.
• Experience in 3D object rendering and manipulation.
• Experience with mapping tech (GIS, terrain mapping, OpenLayers).
• Experience using open source data and APIs (GraphQL).
• Experience designing, publishing and maintaining DB schemas (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the full-stack simulation software stack.
• Support your manager in hiring, technical interviewing and onboarding.
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers.
• Define and implement software development and QA/QC processes.
• Participate in architecture and requirements discussions.
• Translate business requirements to software designs and implementations.
• Collaborate with robotics teams to align needs with your implementation.
• Lead agile process definition and CI/CD discussions.

Skills

Backend Java/Node

Frontend HTML/CSS/JS

Frameworks Angular/React

Agile methodology

Python

AI tools

Cloud platforms AWS

CI/CD tooling

GraphQL

Learning new tech

Tools

GraphQL

SQL/NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

WebPack

ESLint

Playwright

NVIDIA Omniverse

Job description

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.

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of the simulation Software stack- full stack
• Support your manager in hiring, technical interviewing and onboarding
• Mentor and lead team of software engineers
• Define and implement software development processes, qa/qc processes, define standards, etc.
• Participate in architecture and requirements discussions
• Translate Business Requirements to Software designs and implementations
• Work tightly with the Robotic team and any other team, aligning their needs with your implementation, reducing gaps and deviations, while focussing on Quality and Value.
• Lead agile process definition, team charter, CI/CD discussion, etc. including the Peer Review Process.
• Lead brainstorming and ideation sessions
• Anything else you think you should be doing? Let us know, we are quite flexible!

Required

• Experience of building simulation and rendering platforms
• Experience in 3D object rendering and manipulation
• Experienced with mapping technology (Like GIS, Terrain mapping, OpenLayers)
• Experienced in leveraging web graphic / animation standard library
• Advance knowledge of designing, building and using open source, publish data and APIs (like graphQL)
• Experienced in designing, publishing and maintaining DB schema (SQL, NoSQL)
• Experienced in setting best practices and processes for engineering team
• Deep experience in using AI coding tool (like Claude, Copilot, Cursor)
• Proven experience in learning new technology (self learning)
• Experience with Cloud Platform such as AWS (Preferred), Azure, Google cloud / Firebase
• Experience with web automation tooling and deploying on CI/CD (Like WebPack, ESLint, Playright)

Top Candidate

• 7+ years of experience hands on coding backend in coding language such as Java or Node.Js
• 5+ years of experience hands on coding frontend in coding language such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• 5+ years of experience hands on coding with Framework such as Angular, React/NextJs
• 5+ years of experience with agile methodology
• Good knowledge of Python
• Experience with Nvidia Omniverse or other Simulation Platform

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office (Dallas)
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is available with this position.

Summary Pay Range

$147,760.00 - $240,110.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.