Senior Manager Digital Architecture (Simulation Digital Twin and AI Development)

Caterpillar

Senior Manager Digital Architecture (Simulation Digital Twin and AI Development)

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Irving TX USA

Hybrid

173K-259K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial

Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.

The Role

Lead architecture for simulation digital twins synthetic data and AI Factory platforms. Define strategy and roadmaps for GPU compute storage networking orchestration MLOps and model lifecycle to scale Physical AI. Partner with engineering data science perception and robotics to accelerate autonomous system development validation and deployment.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.
Help Build the Future of Caterpillar
At Caterpillar technology always has a purpose which is to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Through Cat Technology we are solving problems by building the intelligence layer that connects machines data and people to make jobsites safer more productive and more sustainable. By combining deep domain expertise in physical systems with software connectivity autonomy and AI we deliver solutions that work in the real world-on real jobsites at global scale.
You'll build and deploy against one of the most unique data foundations-over 1.6 million connected assets generating real-world data daily. These data and platform capabilities are enabling the development of AI models edge computing architectures and software systems that scale across fleets products and industries. The result will be a new generation of machines that continuously learn improve and deliver performance at scale.
Be Part of What's Next in Autonomous Construction Sites
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.
Our connected ecosystem brings together massive volumes of high-quality data to create a foundation where engineers like you can build and deploy against.
If this work motivates you we invite you to join our team. In these roles you'll work at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. You'll help design and deliver intelligent systems that enable machines to perceive their environment make informed decisions and support safer more productive operations.
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager Digital Architecture - Simulation Digital Twin & AI Development leads the architecture organization responsible for enabling machines to learn improve and scale through simulation digital twins synthetic data AI model development and AI Factory capabilities. This leader defines the strategy architecture and technical roadmap for the platforms infrastructure and software ecosystems that support the complete lifecycle of Physical AI development-from data generation and simulation to model training fine-tuning and validation.
The role is accountable for the architecture of digital twin platforms simulation environments synthetic data pipelines AI development platforms and AI Factory infrastructure including GPU compute high-performance storage networking orchestration MLOps and model lifecycle management capabilities. Partnering with engineering data science perception and robotics teams this leader ensures that real-world machine data virtual environments and AI development workflows operate as a connected ecosystem that accelerates innovation and continuously improves autonomous system performance.
Need to be able to architect an integrated ecosystem where digital twins generate insights simulation creates learning opportunities AI Factories train and fine-tune models and autonomous machines continuously improve through operational feedback loops. This individual understands not only the technology stack but also how to transform it into a strategic capability that accelerates Physical AI adoption and creates a sustainable competitive advantage.
Success in this role is measured by the organization's ability to rapidly develop validate and scale Physical AI capabilities while maximizing the value of simulation digital twins AI infrastructure and the NVIDIA ecosystem to create increasingly intelligent autonomous and adaptable machines.
What You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking: Expert Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Data Architecture: Expert knowledge of processes techniques and factors that affect data architecture; ability to design blueprints on how to integrate data resources for business processes and functional support. Ability to utilize design methodologies tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical design.
Effective Communications: Expert 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.
Organizational Leadership: Expert knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives.
Platform Architecture: Expert knowledge of technologies and methods to design processing mechanisms and roadmaps to execute business application systems; ability to design these roadmaps and deploy supportive interfaces for end-users to access related systems in accordance with standards and processes.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

Digital Twin & Virtual Environment Leadership: Deep experience defining and scaling digital twin ecosystems that model machines autonomous systems worksites and operational environments. Candidates should understand how digital twins connect real-world machine data simulation platforms and AI development workflows to accelerate innovation and improve operational performance.
Simulation Synthetic Data & Physical AI Development: Strong expertise in simulation architectures synthetic data generation scenario modeling and virtual validation environments used to train test and improve autonomous systems. Candidates should understand how simulation reduces development risk and enables machines to learn and improve before deployment into real-world environments.
AI Factory Infrastructure & Platform Architecture: Proven experience architecting enterprise-scale AI Factory environments including GPU compute clusters high-performance storage networking orchestration platforms workload scheduling distributed training model development environments and AI platform operations. Candidates should understand both the infrastructure and software components required to scale AI development.
NVIDIA Physical AI Ecosystem: Hands-on experience with the NVIDIA Physical AI stack including NVIDIA Omniverse NVIDIA Cosmos NVIDIA Isaac DGX systems CUDA NeMo TensorRT NIMs and AI Factory technologies. Candidates should understand how these technologies work together to support simulation digital twins synthetic data generation model development and autonomous systems at scale.
Strategic Architecture Leadership & AI Transformation: Demonstrated ability to define long-term technology strategy build and lead high-performing architecture organizations influence executive stakeholders and translate emerging AI technologies into scalable enterprise capabilities. Candidates should have a track record of delivering complex AI simulation and digital twin initiatives that create measurable business and operational value.
Progressive career in software engineering and architecture with a focus on data (typically 12years+)
Demonstratable experience leading technology development for enterprise scale systems in public cloud and hybrid eco-systems Team leadership management and budget responsibility experience (typically 5+ years)

Additional Details:

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving TX office (Dallas)
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position

Summary Pay Range:
$172630.00 - $258950.00
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:
July 7 2026 - July 21 2026
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.
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Skills Required

Expert analytical thinking and root-cause problem solving
Expert data architecture design and integration experience
Expert-level effective communication skills
Organizational leadership experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders
Platform architecture expertise for enterprise-scale systems
Deep experience defining and scaling digital twin ecosystems
Strong expertise in simulation architectures synthetic data generation and scenario modeling
Experience architecting AI Factory infrastructure: GPU clusters high-performance storage networking orchestration workload scheduling distributed training MLOps
Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Physical AI stack (Omniverse Cosmos Isaac DGX systems CUDA NeMo TensorRT NIMs)
Proven strategic architecture leadership and AI transformation track record
Progressive career in software engineering and architecture with focus on data (typically 12+ years)
Experience leading technology development for enterprise-scale systems in public cloud and hybrid ecosystems
Team leadership management and budget responsibility experience (typically 5+ years)
Ability to work full-time onsite in Irving TX (Dallas)

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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Health coverage spans medical dental vision disability life insurance an Employee Assistance Program wellness programs and tools like healthcare shopping and second‑opinion services. Parental and adoption benefits and a medical travel reimbursement are also included within the wellbeing offering.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan with company matching is broadly available and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based employer contribution. An employee stock purchase program offers an added pathway to build long‑term financial security.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Paid time off includes vacation holidays and volunteer time alongside parental and adoption leave across many employee groups. These provisions create a multi‑faceted time‑off framework beyond standard vacation days.

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The Company

HQ: Irving TX

100000 Employees

Year Founded: 1925

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.