Senior Software Engineer (Simulation Platform)

Join Caterpillar to design and build simulation and visualization capabilities that power next-generation digital twins and interactive 3D experiences. This onsite role in Irving, TX focuses on hands-on work with NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains, spanning simulation engineering, real-time visualization, validation/testing, and digital-twin tooling support.

What you’ll do

• Develop simulation logic and behavioral models that govern machine and system behavior.
• 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 to support accurate, numerically stable digital twins.
• 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.
• Work hands-on with multiple digital-twin platforms, including NVIDIA Omniverse (primary), CARLA, Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder or similar, and Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Integrate data, models, or external simulation engines into unified digital-twin experiences.
• Assist in evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to expand Caterpillar’s simulation and digital-twin capabilities.
• Support walkthroughs and monitor effectiveness and quality of development activities.
• Contribute to development of multiple or large digital twins, including contrasting advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
• Estimate and monitor development costs based on functional and technical requirements.
• Provide consulting on selection and utilization of developers’ workbench tools.

Required qualifications

• Knowledge of development tools and activities, with the ability to produce software products or systems aligned to product requirements.
• Knowledge of software integration processes and functions, with the ability to design, develop, and maintain interfaces and linkages to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle, with the ability to use structured methodology to deliver and manage new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques, including summarization and simplification to explain complex technical concepts clearly to the audience.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• Knowledge of effective self-management practices, including managing multiple concurrent objectives and prioritizing time allocation.
• Knowledge of big picture thinking and planning to identify and maintain focus on key success factors.
• Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies to deepen expertise and impact or challenge decisions.

Core simulation and digital twin responsibilities include developing simulation logic and behavioral models, creating and executing validation and verification plans to ensure accuracy and numerical stability, and integrating simulation components with existing digital twin frameworks.

Tools and technologies

• NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, Omniverse Kit
• C++, Python
• CARLA
• Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Plant Simulation
• Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE
• Ansys Twin Builder
• Unity, Unreal Engine

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 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 and Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation assistance is available; domestic relocation assistance is available
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position and for eligible applicants

Additional details

• Full-time role requiring onsite work at the Dallas/Irving, TX location.
• Work onsite five days a week.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Salary range: USD 112,710 - 183,140 per year.