Senior Software Engineer Simulation Platform
Caterpillar Inc.
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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.
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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.
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
At Caterpillar, technology always has a purpose, which is to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Construction autonomy is one of the most complex challenges in applied AI, and at Caterpillar, advancements in physical AI, simulation, sensing, and edge computing are turning things that once felt impossible—intelligent machines operating in dynamic jobsites—into reality.
An amazing change for a unique high achieving developer like you!
Are you looking for new challenges?
Does every day feels better if you learn something new?
Do you like it when it move fast and everyday feels like you moved mountains?
Do you have a strong interest in Simulated Environment for Robotic?
Do you want to be part of an extremely talented team with leaders that believe in you and help you grow?
- Participate in the development of the simulation Software stack- full stack
- Write high quality software, follow best practices and participate in code review
- Work collaboratively with your peers, Onboard other peers
- Participate in writing software design and requirements discussions
- 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.
- Improve and Maintain CI/CD.
- Participate actively in brainstorming and ideation sessions
- Anything else you think you should be doing? Let us know, we are quite flexible!
- Experience of building simulation and rendering platforms
- Experience in 3D object rendering and manipulation
- Experience with mapping technology (Like GIS, Terrain mapping, OpenLayers)
- Experience in leveraging web graphic / animation standard library
- Advance knowledge of designing, building and using open source, publish data and APIs (like graphQL)
- Experience in designing, publishing and maintaining DB schema (SQL, NoSQL)
- Experience with best practices and processes for engineering team
- Experience with AI coding tool (like Claude, Copilot, Cursor)
- 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)
- G22
- Drop animation, 3D, mapping
- + Drop backend years, front end “experienced”
- 5+ years of experience hands on coding backend in coding language such as Java or Node.Js
- 3+ years of experience hands on coding frontend in coding language such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- 3+ years of experience hands on coding with Framework such as Angular, React/NextJs
- Experience with agile methodology
- Good knowledge of Python
- Experience with Nvidia Omniverse or other Simulation Platform
This position is onsite five days a week.
It is located in Dallas, Texas (Irving)
Relocation and Sponsorship will be considered.
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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.
- 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
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.
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