Design, develop, test, maintain, and support software using agile methods. Gather client requirements, automate and optimize workflows, build integrations/ETL, author and enhance code, use automated testing, participate in SDLC, architecture and design reviews, and support product deployments. Onsite role based in Irving, TX.
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.
Defines and leads the development of the NIVIDIA based Simulation platform.
What You Will Do:
What You 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.
Top Candidate Will Have:
Additional Details:
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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.
* 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.
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.
Defines and leads the development of the NIVIDIA based Simulation platform.
What You Will Do:
- Provide engineering leadership for designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software solutions for a simulation platform using agile methods.
- Acquiring business requirements and translating requirements into technical deliverables.
- Developing and managing the simulation platform development roadmap with leadership.
- Selection of technology and software development methods.
- This position will help in building best practices and establishing the organization. They will aid in creating a structure for software development, testing and release.
- Evaluation and integration planning for existing simulation technologies.
What You 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.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Intermediate to Advanced 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: Advanced 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.
- Software Development: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
- Software Product Technical Knowledge: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Top Candidate Will Have:
- 5+ years of experience with Caterpillar's simulation and Autonomy programs
- 2+ years of experience with Agile teams
- 5+ years of experience hands on coding in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
- Proven results leading large scale project implementations
- Experience delivering software using cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with Nvidia simulation technology such as Omniverse, IsaacSim, etc
Additional Details:
- This position requires the candidate to be based in Irving, Texas
- Relocation assistance is available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position
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- Posting Dates: 6/5-6/19
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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.
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