Senior Software Engineer (Simulation Platform)

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities that support Caterpillar's next-generation digital twin, machine behavior modeling, and interactive 3D experiences. This role combines simulation engineering, real-time visualization, and 3D scene-building using NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains.
What You Will Do:

• Simulation Development: Develop the simulation logic and behavioral models governing machine and system behavior.
• Real-Time 3D Visualization & Omniverse Engineering: Create high-fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit-based pipelines.
• Validation & Testing of Models and Digital Twins: Develop and execute model validation and verification plans, ensuring digital twins are accurate and numerically stable.
• Integration & Platform Engineering: Integrate simulation components with current Caterpillar models, data systems, and digital twin frameworks. Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design, including scripting utilities, automated test frameworks, and modular code libraries.
• Digital Twin Tooling & Ecosystem Support: Work hands-on with multiple digital-twin platforms, such as NVIDIA Omniverse (primary environment), CARLA, Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder, or similar, Unity or Unreal Engine. Integrate data, models, or external simulation engines into unified digital-twin experiences.
• Innovation & Technology Leadership: Assist in evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to expand Caterpillar's simulation and digital-twin capabilities
• Digital Twin Development: Knowledge of development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
• Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional simulation and digital twins.
• Has participated in development of multiple or large digital twins development.
• Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
• Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements.
• Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.

What You Will Have:

• Communicating Complex Concepts; Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Effective Communications; Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities; Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Strategic Thinking; Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors.
• Influencing Through Expertise; Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside the organization.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Simulation Development: Develop the simulation logic and behavioral models governing machine and system behavior.
• Real-Time 3D Visualization & Omniverse Engineering: Create high-fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit-based pipelines.
• Validation & Testing of Models and Digital Twins: Develop and execute model validation and verification plans, ensuring digital twins are accurate and numerically stable.
• Integration & Platform Engineering: Integrate simulation components with current Caterpillar models, data systems, and digital twin frameworks. Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design, including scripting utilities, automated test frameworks, and modular code libraries.
• Digital Twin Tooling & Ecosystem Support: Work hands-on with multiple digital-twin platforms, such as NVIDIA Omniverse (primary environment), CARLA, Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder, or similar, Unity or Unreal Engine. Integrate data, models, or external simulation engines into unified digital-twin experiences.
• Innovation & Technology Leadership: Assist in evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to expand Caterpillar's simulation and digital-twin capabilities
• Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.

Additional Details:

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

Summary Pay Range:
$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.
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.
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