Caterpillar, Inc

Visualization Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $208K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in 3D rendering and performance optimization.
  • Experience in simulation, robotics, visualization, or game development.
  • Strong experience with game engines like Unity/Unreal or real-time rendering.
  • Expertise in NVIDIA Omniverse or similar platforms.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python.
  • Knowledge of robotics systems and sensor visualization.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-performance real-time rendering systems for digital twins using Omniverse.
  • Develop interactive 3D environments utilizing game engine systems.
  • Integrate robotics simulation outputs into the rendering pipeline.
  • Optimize rendering for large-scale environments and multi-robot scenarios.
  • Create tools and editor extensions for scene creation and debugging.
  • Collaborate with robotics and simulation teams to translate data into visual systems.
  • Develop visualization tools for simulation validation and scenario analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

The Lead Visualization Engineer develops real-time 3D visualizationfordigital twinsfor Caterpillar’s robotics and autonomous systems. This role combinesvisualization,simulation, robotics, andgame development expertiseto create high-fidelity, interactive environments representing machines, job sites, and workflows.

The engineer will leverage NVIDIA Omniverse, modern C++/Python, and game engine principles to integrate robotic behaviors, autonomy systems, and sensor data into immersive visualization platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role driving architecture, execution, and mentoring.

What You Will Do:

Real-Time Rendering & Visualization:Build high-performance real-time rendering systems for digital twins using Omniverse.  Create visually accurate representations of machines, robotics systems, and job site environments.

Game Engine Development for Simulation:Develop interactive 3D environments using game engine systems (physics, animation, scene management). Develop interactive 3D environments using game engine systems (physics, animation, scene management)

Robotics & Simulation Integration:Integrate robotics simulation outputs (motion, autonomy, sensor data) into the rendering pipeline. Visualize perception data (LiDAR, cameras, etc.) in sync with simulation state.

Performance Optimization:Optimize rendering for large-scale environments, multi-robot scenarios, and sensor-heavy scenes. Implement LOD, streaming, and GPU optimization techniques for scalability

Tooling & Developer Experience:Build tools and editor extensions for scene creation, debugging, and data visualization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with robotics, autonomy, and simulation teams to translate data into visual systems.

Technical Leadership & Innovation:Apply game development best practices to robotics visualization architecture and systems. Evaluate and adopt new rendering, simulation, and visualization technologies.

Validation& Debugging:Develop visualization tools for simulation validation, replay, and scenario analysis.  Ensure rendered output accurately reflects underlying robotics and simulation behavior.

What You Will Have:

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or related field.

  • 5+ Years experience in 3D rendering, scene building, and performance optimization.

  • Experienceinsimulation, robotics, visualization, or game development.

  • Strong experience withgame engines (Unity/Unreal)and/or real-time rendering.

  • Expertise inNVIDIA Omniverse (USD, Kit, PhysX)or similar platforms.

  • Proficiency inC++ and Python.

  • Knowledge of robotics systems, sensor visualization, or autonomy workflows.

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Top Candidates Will Have:

  • Experience with robotics (ROS/ROS2), autonomy, or heavy equipment systems.

  • Familiarity with digital twin platforms and cloud-based simulation workflows.

  • Background in large-scale or distributed simulation system

Additional details:

  • This position requires the candidate to be based in Irving, Texas.
  • Relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position
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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

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.

 

 

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About Caterpillar, Inc

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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