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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. We are looking for a senior software engineer to lead the development of our digitial twin and simulation stack. This is a key position which will both define and build the stack. What you will do: Lead the development of the simulation Software stack- full stack Support your manager in hiring, technical interviewing and onboarding Mentor and lead team of software engineers Define and implement software development processes, qa/qc processes, define standards, etc. Participate in architecture and requirements discussions Translate Business Requirements to Software designs and implementations 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. Lead agile process definition, team charter, CI/CD discussion, etc. including the Peer Review Process. Lead 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 Experienced with mapping technology (Like GIS, Terrain mapping, OpenLayers) Experienced in leveraging web graphic / animation standard library Advance knowledge of designing, building and using open source, publish data and APIs (like graphQL) Experienced in designing, publishing and maintaining DB schema (SQL, NoSQL) Experienced in setting best practices and processes for engineering team Deep experience in using AI coding tool (like Claude, Copilot, Cursor) Proven experience in learning new technology (self learning) 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) Top Candidate: 7+ years of experience hands on coding backend in coding language such as Java or Node.Js 5+ years of experience hands on coding frontend in coding language such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript 5+ years of experience hands on coding with Framework such as Angular, React/NextJs 5+ years of experience with agile methodology Good knowledge of Python Experience with Nvidia Omniverse or other Simulation Platform Additional Details: This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office (Dallas) Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available with this position. Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $240,110.00 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 .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.