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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Digital Twin Engineer - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $183,140.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, 3D Visualization, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Systems, Programming Tools, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Toolchain, Siemens NX, Digital Twin, Enterprise Software Applications, Model Validation, Information Technology, Enovia, Unreal Engine, Ansys, Data Pipelines, Software Library, Programming Languages, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ge00xx ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,, Robotics, or a related field. + 3+ years of experience developing digital twins or simulation with exposure to high-fidelity modeling, physics-based simulation, and real-time visualization. + Experience in system-level simulation and digital twin technologies. + Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, including USD workflows, Omniverse Kit/Code, PhysX, or Omniverse-based pipeline development. + Strong hands-on programming skills in C++ and Python + Experience in validating simulation models and digital twins using test data correlation, scenario-based testing, regression testing, and telematics/real-world data. + Knowledge of 3D scene construction, rendering concepts, and UI development for real-time visualization ## Description The Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer will design, develop, and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities that support Caterpillar's next-generation digital twin, machine behavior modeling, and interactive 3D experiences. This role combines simulation engineering, real-time visualization, and 3D scene-building using NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains. What You Will Do: + **Simulation Development:** Develop the **simulation logic and behavioral models** governing machine and system behavior. Real-Time 3D Visualization & Omniverse Engineering:** **Create high-fidelity** **3D models, scenes, and environments** **using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit-based pipelines. + **Validation & Testing of Models and Digital Twins** : Develop and execute model validation and verification plans, ensuring digital twins are accurate and numerically stable. + **Integration & Platform Engineering** : 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., + **Digital Twin Tooling & Ecosystem Support** **:** Work hands-on with multiple digital-twin platforms, such as **NVIDIA Omniverse** (primary environment), **CARLA, Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder** **,** or similar, **Unity or Unreal Engine.** Integrate data, models, or external simulation engines into unified digital-twin experiences. + **Innovation & Technology Leadership: Assist in** evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to expand Caterpillar's simulation and digital-twin capabilities Top Candidate Will Have: **Decision Making and Critical Thinking** : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. **Effective Communications:** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. **Digital Twin Development:** Knowledge of development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. + Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities. + Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional simulation and digital twins. + Has participated in development of multiple or large digital twins development. + Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools. + Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements. + Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools. **Software Development Life Cycle:** Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. **Software Integration Engineering:** Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages. **Software Product Technical Knowledge:** Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products. **Software Product Testing:** Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements. ## Related Videos - [How Robots Learn to be Robots](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1632-how-robots-learn-to-be-robots) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Speeding up Web Apps performance with WebAssembly and Emscripten](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1985-speeding-up-web-apps-performance-with-webassembly-and-emscripten) - [Colorful quantum randomness](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100257-colorful-quantum-randomness) - [The Power of Developer Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1109-the-power-of-developer-communities) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)