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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.\nHelp Build the Future of Caterpillar - Be Part of What's Next in Autonomous Construction Sites\nAt Caterpillar, technology always has a purpose, which is to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Construction autonomy is one of the most complex challenges in applied AI, and at Caterpillar, advancements in physical AI, simulation, sensing, and edge computing are turning things that once felt impossible-intelligent machines operating in dynamic jobsites-into reality.\nRole Definition:\nThe Simulation Platform Engineering Lead will provide hands-on technical leadership for the design, development, integration, and operation of the shared simulation platform supporting automation, robotics, and digital twin engineering.\nThe role will translate platform direction established by principal engineers and architects into working software, reusable services, and reliable developer workflows. The Lead will own major platform components and guide engineers delivering cloud, on-premises, and GPU-enabled simulation capabilities.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the design and implementation of core simulation platform and backend services supporting digital twin, robotics, autonomy, and verification workflows.\nTranslate platform architecture and technical roadmaps into executable designs, backlog priorities, engineering plans, and software deliverables.\nOwn technical delivery for simulation execution and lifecycle services, including job submission, configuration, scheduling, monitoring, results collection, and failure recovery.\nDefine and implement APIs, SDKs, service contracts, and integration patterns that allow simulation tools and engineering applications to use the platform consistently.\nDesign scalable platform solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, distributed systems, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native services across AWS, Azure, on-premises, and shared compute environments.\nBuild and improve continuous integration, automated testing, packaging, artifact management, deployment, and release workflows for simulation software.\nEstablish observability standards including logs, metrics, traces, dashboards, alerting, capacity visibility, and operational health for simulation services.\nSupport GPU-enabled and high-performance simulation workloads, including resource scheduling, workload isolation, performance tuning, and reliable execution at scale.\nLead integration of NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Unreal Engine, scenario systems, and other simulation frameworks with the broader platform ecosystem.\nCreate reusable developer tooling, command-line utilities, templates, and self-service workflows that improve onboarding and engineering productivity.\nPartner with the Scenario Framework, Digital Twin, Robotics, Autonomy, Controls, QA, Product, and enterprise technology teams to ensure end-to-end system integration.\nLead technical design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex platform and integration issues.\nImprove platform reliability, scalability, security, maintainability, and performance through measurable engineering practices.\nMentor engineers, define implementation standards, and promote modularity, documentation, automated testing, and clear ownership.\nIdentify technical risks, dependencies, and delivery blockers and work with principal engineers and engineering leadership to resolve them.\nQualifications\nStrong software engineering experience building simulation platforms, developer platforms, distributed systems, backend services, or cloud-native applications.\nHands-on expertise in C++, Python, Go, Java, C#, or other relevant programming languages, with the ability to review and guide production-quality implementations.\nStrong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and software packaging and release practices.\nExperience designing and implementing services across AWS, Azure, on-premises, or hybrid environments.\nKnowledge of simulation architecture, runtime services, workload orchestration, asset and configuration management, and system integration.\nExperience with NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Unreal Engine, Gazebo, AirSim, CARLA, or comparable simulation technologies is preferred.\nExperience supporting GPU-based workloads, HPC environments, distributed execution, or large-scale engineering compute is preferred.\nKnowledge of monitoring, logging, telemetry, observability, reliability, performance engineering, networking, and security practices.\nExperience creating reusable APIs, SDKs, tools, libraries, and services for internal engineering teams.\nUnderstanding of simulation verification and validation, automated regression testing, SIL, HIL, and continuous integration of simulation.\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and coordinate implementation across multiple teams.\nExcellent communication, troubleshooting, system integration, and technical decision-making skills.\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; master's degree preferred.\nTypically 8+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex technical implementation and system integration.\nAdditional Details:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office (Dallas)\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is available with this position.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$128,470.00 - $208,770.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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