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# Manager Software and Simulation

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $172,630.0 - $258,950.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Neural Networks, Robotic Automation Software, Enterprise Data Management, Digital Twin, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8876877DBE024B7DB3B96E8B9153BBAC/job/

## About the Role

* 10+yearmanagement experience inrobotics and/or simulationand/orsoftware.Start-up preferred.
 * 8+ years in simulation,roboticsor autonomy-with direct experience deployingOmniverse-baseddigital twins strongly preferred.
 * A solid background in construction, miningautomationand robotics will be preferred.
 * Very strongbackground in statisticaland neural networksimulation.
 * Track recordinestablishingnew organizations.
 * Deep understanding of simulation architecture,robotics,model governance, verification/validation practices, and integration of simulations withreal-timedata sources.
 * Proven ability to work with senior management toestablishvision, strategy, andmulti-yearroadmaps.
 * Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science,Robotics,Mathematicsor related discipline (Master'sor PhD preferred).

## Description

This role is a senior leader role which will establish a team in partnership with their peers to develop and implement simulations and digital twins supporting automation and robotics. They will be responsible for a futuristic roadmap. They will also lead the charge on neural network-based simulations.

What You Will Have :

 * Hire and develop ateam of simulation,softwareand rendering/visualization engineers focused on VLA based robotics.
 * Work with management to bring skills related tostatistical and neural network-basedsimulationto Caterpillar.
 * Work withpeers andmanagement to define thelong-termvision,forroboticssimulationand allied platform.
 * Partner with leadershipand peerstoestablishamulti-yearsimulation and digital twin roadmap,supporting automation and robotics.
 * Translatebusinessand autonomy requirementsintosimulationsolutions.Identifyingwhere simulations and digital twins can support robotics.
 * Determinethetechnologies,andsimulation capabilitiesfor the futureof robotics.
 * Work closely with engineering, autonomy, controls, software, product teams, and enterprise data groups to ensure simulation solutions meet business outcomes and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
 * Assess currentsimulationassets across Caterpillar and define the strategy to integrate, extend, orconsolidatethem into a cohesive digital ecosystemsupporting robotics.


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