Simulation & Visualization Engineer for Autonomous Construction

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 183,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Career Development

Onsite five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Software Engineer – Simulation & Visualization in Irving, TX to build the simulation engine behind autonomous construction machines, developing the framework, UI, and orchestration to support high‑fidelity simulations at scale.

You will apply modern C++/Python, 3D visualization techniques, and game‑engine principles to integrate robotic behaviors and sensor data into immersive visualization platforms, while ensuring clean architecture, automated testing, and excellent

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of Python experience.
Experience building Web-based Front-End using frameworks like NextJs or Angular and ThreeJs.
Basic understanding of computer graphics concepts like rasterization and projection matrices.
Experience with 3D space manipulation and rendering.
Experience in UX/UI design.
Experience designing, building and using open source data and APIs.
Experience with mapping technologies (GIS, terrain mapping).
Ability to write clear, concise documentation that captures system design.

Responsibilities

Simulation Platform Software Development: design, build, test, and maintain scalable simulation software components.
Scenario-Based Simulation Tooling: create tooling for scenario-based simulation workflows, including test automation and validation plans.
Front-End Application Development: develop intuitive, high-performance UI for simulation authoring.
3D Visualization and Data Interaction: build interactive visualization for jobsite, machine, sensor, terrain, and simulation data.
Software Quality and Engineering Practices: apply clean architecture, reusable components, automated testing, code reviews, and performance optimization.