Manager Software and Simulation

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.  

What You Will Do:  

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 a team of simulation, software and rendering/visualization engineers focused on VLA based robotics. 

• Work with management to bring skills related to statistical and neural network-based simulation to Caterpillar. 

• Work with peers and management to define the long‑term vision, for robotics simulation and allied platform. 

• Partner with leadership and peers to establish a multi‑year simulation and digital twin roadmap, supporting automation and robotics. 

• Translate business and autonomy requirements into simulation solutions.  Identifying where simulations and digital twins can support robotics. 

• Determine the technologies, and simulation capabilities for the future of 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 current simulation assets across Caterpillar and define the strategy to integrate, extend, or consolidate them into a cohesive digital ecosystem supporting robotics. 

Top Candidates Will Have: 

• 10+ year management experience in robotics and/or simulation and/or software. Start-up preferred. 

• 8+ years in simulation, robotics or autonomy—with direct experience deploying Omniverse‑based digital twins strongly preferred.   

• A solid background in construction, mining automation and robotics will be preferred. 

• Very strong background in statistical and neural network simulation. 

• Track record in establishing new organizations. 

• Deep understanding of simulation architecture, robotics, model governance, verification/validation practices, and integration of simulations with real‑time data sources. 

• Proven ability to work with senior management to establish vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmaps. 

• Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mathematics or related discipline (Master’s or PhD preferred). 

Additional Information:

• Relo assistance will be provided  

• Sponsorship will not be provided  

• Onsite work model, 5 days per week required  

• Up to 15% travel may be required