Lead Software Engineer-2

Caterpillar Inc.
Irving, Texas, United StatesFull-time$128,470–$208,770Posted Aug 26, 2026

About the role

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:

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

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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.

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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Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Improve and Maintain CI/CD
  • Participate actively in brainstorming and ideation sessions

Qualifications

  • 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)

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

Skills mentioned

Node.jsJavaScriptHTMLCSSReactPythonGraphQLSQLAWSCI/CD

About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Machinery Manufacturing10,001+ employeesIrving, Texas