Develop and maintain a full-stack simulation platform for autonomous construction robotics. Responsibilities include software development, 3D rendering and manipulation, mapping integration, API and database design, code reviews, requirements collaboration, CI/CD improvement, onboarding, and agile teamwork. The role partners closely with robotics teams and supports simulation, cloud deployment, web automation, and modern frontend and backend technologies.
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.
Help Build the Future of Caterpillar - Be Part of What's Next in Autonomous Construction Sites
At 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.
An amazing change for a unique high achieving developer like you!
Are you looking for new challenges?
Does every day feels better if you learn something new?
Do you like it when it move fast and everyday feels like you moved mountains?
Do you have a strong interest in Simulated Environment for Robotic?
Do you want to be part of an extremely talented team with leaders that believe in you and help you grow?
If any of those questions resonate with you and you are interested in being part of a new foundational team developing a new, state of the art, simulation platform for the robotic needs of the organization, don't overthink this an apply now, we definitely want to hear more about you!!
What you will do:
Required
Top Candidate:
Additional Details:
This position is located in Irving, Texas
We will consider location and sponsorship
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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.
* 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.
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.
Help Build the Future of Caterpillar - Be Part of What's Next in Autonomous Construction Sites
At 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.
An amazing change for a unique high achieving developer like you!
Are you looking for new challenges?
Does every day feels better if you learn something new?
Do you like it when it move fast and everyday feels like you moved mountains?
Do you have a strong interest in Simulated Environment for Robotic?
Do you want to be part of an extremely talented team with leaders that believe in you and help you grow?
If any of those questions resonate with you and you are interested in being part of a new foundational team developing a new, state of the art, simulation platform for the robotic needs of the organization, don't overthink this an apply now, we definitely want to hear more about you!!
What you will do:
- Participate in the development of the simulation Software stack- full stack
- Write high quality software, follow best practices and participate in code review
- Work collaboratively with your peers, Onboard other peers
- Participate in writing software design and requirements discussions
- 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.
- Improve and Maintain CI/CD.
- Participate actively in 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
- Experience with mapping technology (Like GIS, Terrain mapping, OpenLayers)
- Experience in leveraging web graphic / animation standard library
- Advance knowledge of designing, building and using open source, publish data and APIs (like graphQL)
- Experience in designing, publishing and maintaining DB schema (SQL, NoSQL)
- Experience with best practices and processes for engineering team
- Experience with AI coding tool (like Claude, Copilot, Cursor)
- 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)
- G22
- Drop animation, 3D, mapping
- + Drop backend years , front end "experienced"
Top Candidate:
- 5+ years of experience hands on coding backend in coding language such as Java or Node.Js
- 3+ years of experience hands on coding frontend in coding language such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- 3+ years of experience hands on coding with Framework such as Angular, React/NextJs
- Experience with agile methodology
- Good knowledge of Python
- Experience with Nvidia Omniverse or other Simulation Platform
Additional Details:
This position is located in Irving, Texas
We will consider location and sponsorship
LI#
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
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.
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