Principal Data Architect

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irving, TX
Salary: $159,120–$258,570 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Jun 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k

This role $209k

$124k most similar roles pay here $273k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $138,500–$212,862 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 38 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$208,770 across 38 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Data Architect

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As a Principal Digital Architect for Data at Caterpillar, you will join the Cat Technology team to define and implement data architectures that enable AI and autonomous systems to operate efficiently across global jobsites. Your daily tasks include developing detailed architecture deliverables, designing technical infrastructure, evaluating new technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business needs. You must have expertise in data architecture, analytical thinking, platform design, requirements analysis, and strategic leadership. Ideal candidates possess deep knowledge of AI data foundations, experience with modern cloud and on-premise data platforms, understanding of physical AI ecosystems, and the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority. This role involves working with over 1.6 million connected assets, generating real-world data daily, to create scalable and reusable data products that accelerate innovation in autonomous construction sites.

Skills

Data Architecture AI Machine Learning Cloud Computing Agile Methodology CI/CD Python SQL Kafka Hadoop Docker AWS Azure Grafana Prometheus Digital Twins Edge Computing Autonomous Systems Simulation Data Telemetry Platforms

What you'll do

Define data architecture for Physical AI and autonomous systems to enable learning and operation at scale.
Design canonical data models and standards that transform real-world data into trusted assets for AI development.
Lead evaluation and deployment of new technologies to enhance existing digital capabilities.
Develop detailed architecture deliverables to solve complex business problems related to AI and autonomy.
Provide technical leadership in organizing, managing, and delivering data across the enterprise.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in data architecture and domain modeling for complex AI ecosystems.
Deep understanding of data requirements for AI model development across various datasets.
Proven ability to design modern cloud and on-premise data platforms for large-scale data volumes.
Knowledge of physical AI, industrial data ecosystems, and edge-to-cloud architectures.
Strong strategic leadership in defining architectural roadmaps and governance standards.
Minimum 12 years of progressive career in software engineering with a focus on data architecture.
Expertise in Agile SDLC implementation within public cloud environments.

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