Senior Software Engineer-4

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer will design develop and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities that support Caterpillars 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 Caterpillars 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 simpleclear languageappropriate tothe audience.
• Effective Communications; Understanding ofeffective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities; Knowledge of effectiveself-managementpractices; ability to manage multiple concurrentobjectives 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 toidentifyandmaintainfocus on key success factors.
• Influencing Through Expertise; Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepenexpertiseand 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 Caterpillars 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 towork full-time at the Dallas/Irving TX alternatively SF or Peoria.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is available with this position

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

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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