Caterpillar, Inc

Principal Software Engineer - Digital Twin and Simulation

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $240K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of backend coding experience in Java or Node.js
  • 5+ years of frontend coding experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • 5+ years of experience with frameworks like Angular or React/Next.js
  • Experience with agile methodology for at least 5 years
  • Proficient in Python
  • Familiar with Nvidia Omniverse or similar simulation platforms
  • Experience building simulation and rendering platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of the simulation software stack
  • Support hiring and onboarding efforts
  • Mentor and guide a team of software engineers
  • Implement software development and QA processes
  • Participate in architectural discussions
  • Translate business requirements into software designs
  • Align closely with the robotics team on project needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

We are looking for a senior software engineer to lead the development of our digitial twin and simulation stack. This is a key position which will both define and build the stack.

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.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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