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Cat Digital delivers digital and technology solutions that power Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron.
The Role
Develops simulation logic, machine behavior models, digital twins, and real-time 3D visualization capabilities. Builds Omniverse scenes and pipelines using C++ and Python, validates simulation models, integrates software platforms and data systems, and supports automated testing and modular toolchains. The role also evaluates emerging simulation technologies, provides technical guidance, and contributes to large-scale digital twin development.
Summary Generated by Built In
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:
What You Will Have:
Top Candidates Will Have:
Additional Details:
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.
* 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Develop simulation logic and behavioral models for machines and systems
- Create high-fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit-based pipelines
- Develop and execute model validation and verification plans for digital twins
- Integrate simulation components with models, data systems, and digital twin frameworks
- Design toolchains, scripting utilities, automated test frameworks, and modular software libraries
- Experience with digital twin platforms such as NVIDIA Omniverse, CARLA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder, Unity, or Unreal Engine
- Experience developing multiple or large digital twins
- Knowledge of software integration processes and maintaining interfaces between platforms and software packages
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence through technical expertise
What the Team is Saying
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Company materials and labor agreements describe a strong 401(k) program with matching and additional employer contributions for many groups, with recent union terms further enhancing retirement provisions. This breadth and employer funding position retirement as a core strength across regular full‑time roles.
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Healthcare Strength — The Total Rewards overview lists comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSAs/FSAs, and an enhanced EAP with up to 16 counseling or coaching sessions per covered person, alongside wellness tools like Healthcare Bluebook. Such depth and supporting resources indicate robust healthcare support for most eligible employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Offerings include PTO (vacation, holidays, volunteer time), parental and adoption leave, and in some locations a year‑end shutdown, with tenure‑based accrual growth; union updates also expanded paid‑absence policies. These features provide multiple pathways for time away and family support, though exact practices can vary by site.
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The Company
What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help solve our customers' toughest challenges.
Why Work With Us
At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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