Principal Robotics Validation Architect

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TX
Salary
$147,760–$240,110 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 26, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Robotics Validation Architect

The Principal Robotics Validation Architect joins the Technology, Digital and Data team to own the architecture of validation for autonomous construction machines. This role is responsible for defining evaluation methodologies, metrics, benchmarking, and sim-to-real strategies to ensure machines are ready for deployment. You will design technical infrastructure, including databases and programming languages, while leading the deployment of new technologies to enhance digital capabilities. Key responsibilities include defining simulation requirements, performing scenario coverage analysis, and establishing safety validation criteria. The position requires expertise in application design, platform architecture, and requirements analysis within a public cloud ecosystem. You will solve complex problems in physical AI and sensing, enabling machines to perceive environments and make informed decisions in dynamic, real-world jobsites through rigorous testing and simulation.

What you'll do

  • Define evaluation methodologies, metrics, and benchmarks for autonomy and robotics systems.
  • Design technical infrastructure including databases, programming languages, and testing approaches for applications.
  • Develop sim-to-real methodologies and scenario coverage to validate autonomous behavior.
  • Define simulation requirements and partner with simulation teams on overall validation strategy.
  • Establish safety validation and readiness criteria for deploying autonomous machines.
  • Create architectural roadmaps and IT blueprints aligned with business strategies and objectives.
  • Lead the evaluation and deployment of new technologies to enhance existing digital capabilities.
  • Govern technology decisions and provide technical direction across multiple engineering organizations.

What we're looking for

  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.
  • Knowledge of application design and architecture principles to convert business requirements into technical designs.
  • Knowledge of platform architecture to design processing mechanisms, roadmaps, and supportive interfaces.
  • Knowledge of requirement analysis tools and methods to elicit and record business functionality.
  • Knowledge of target architecture to develop IT blueprints aligned with business strategies.
  • Experience defining evaluation methodology, metrics, and benchmarks for autonomy or robotics systems (preferred).
  • Experience with sim-to-real methodology, scenario design, and coverage analysis for autonomous behavior (preferred).
  • Progressive career in software engineering and architecture with a focus on autonomy validation and simulation (preferred).

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