Senior Simulation Platform Engineer: 3D Rendering & AI

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

HSA

Career development

Bonus incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to advance autonomous construction simulations and related AI/ML workloads. You will help build the full stack for the simulation platform, collaborate with robotics teams, and drive high-quality code across frontend and backend components.

The role emphasizes 3D rendering, GIS/mapping tech, and cloud-based deployment with CI/CD, in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment in Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on coding in backend and frontend.
• Experience with 3D rendering and simulation platforms.
• Knowledge of GIS or mapping tech.
• Familiar with GraphQL and open source data APIs.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Proficient in CI/CD and web automation tools.
• Experience with Nvidia Omniverse or similar.
• Strong collaboration and agile skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the simulation software stack—full stack.
• Write high-quality software, follow best practices, and review code.
• Collaborate with peers and onboard new team members.
• Contribute to software design and requirements discussions.
• Work with the Robotic team to align needs with implementation, focusing on quality and value.
• Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions.
• Be flexible and take on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Backend coding

Frontend coding

Agile methodology

Python

Java/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

NVIDIA Omniverse

GraphQL

AWS

OpenLayers

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to advance autonomous construction simulations and related AI/ML workloads. You will help build the full stack for the simulation platform, collaborate with robotics teams, and drive high-quality code across frontend and backend components.

The role emphasizes 3D rendering, GIS/mapping tech, and cloud-based deployment with CI/CD, in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment in Dallas–Fort Worth area.