Principal Digital Architect - Onboard & Site Data
Core
Define data architecture and contracts enabling Physical AI and autonomous systems to learn and operate at scale on Caterpillar's connected asset ecosystem.
Role type
Principal Digital Architect (Data & AI Infrastructure)
Builds
Data foundations, ingestion platforms, and scalable architectures for autonomous construction sites.
Domain
Industrial IoT, Autonomous Systems, Physical AI, Edge Computing
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture, Data modeling, Data contracts, AI/ML data lifecycle, Sensor data integration, Edge-to-cloud design, Technical roadmap planning, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Domain modeling, Synthetic data strategies, Digital twin architectures, Strategic technology governance
Technologies
Databases, Programming languages, Edge computing frameworks, AI/ML pipelines
Responsibilities
Design technical infrastructure for data ingestion; Define data schemas, semantics, and metadata standards; Evaluate and deploy new technologies for digital capabilities; Establish data exchange contracts between sensors and platforms; Mentor engineering teams on architectural decisions.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture