Visualization Engineer

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. The Visualization Engineer develops real-time 3D visualization   for   digital twin s   for Caterpillar’s robotics and autonomous systems. This role combines   v is ualization,   simulation, robotics, and   game development expertise   to create high-fidelity, interactive environments representing machines, job sites, and workflows.   The engineer will leverage NVIDIA Omniverse, modern C++/Python, and game engine principles to integrate robotic behaviors, autonomy systems, and sensor data into immersive visualization platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role driving architecture, execution, and mentoring.

Real-Time Rendering & Visualization:   Build high-performance real-time rendering systems for digital twins using Omniverse.  Create visually accurate representations of machines, robotics systems, and job site environments.   Game Engine Development for Simulation:   Develop interactive 3D environments using game engine systems (physics, animation, scene management). Develop interactive 3D environments using game engine systems (physics, animation, scene management)   Robotics & Simulation Integration :   Integrate robotics simulation outputs (motion, autonomy, sensor data) into the rendering pipeline. Visualize perception data (LiDAR, cameras, etc.) in sync with simulation state.   Performance Optimization :   Optimize rendering for large-scale environments, multi-robot scenarios, and sensor-heavy scenes. Implement LOD, streaming, and GPU optimization techniques for scalability   Tooling & Developer Experience :   Build tools and editor extensions for scene creation, debugging, and data visualization.   Cross-Functional Collaboration :   Partner with robotics, autonomy, and simulation teams to translate data into visual systems.   Technical Leadership & Innovation :   Apply game development best practices to robotics visualization architecture and systems. Evaluate and adopt new rendering, simulation, and visualization technologies.   Validation& Debugging :   Develop visualization tools for simulation validation, replay, and scenario analysis.  Ensure rendered output accurately reflects underlying robotics and simulation behavior.   What You Will Have: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or related field.   5+ Years e xperience in 3D rendering, scene building, and performance optimization.   Experience   in   simulation, robotics, visualization, or game development .   Strong experience with   game engines (Unity/Unreal )   and/or real-time rendering.   Expertise in   NVIDIA Omniverse (USD, Kit, PhysX)   or similar platforms.   Proficiency in   C++ and Python .   Knowledge of robotics systems, sensor visualization, or autonomy workflows.   Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.   Top Candidates Will Have: Experience with robotics (ROS/ROS2), autonomy, or heavy equipment systems.   Familiarity with digital twin platforms and cloud-based simulation workflows.   Background in large-scale or distributed simulation system   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 LI#     Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market