Internship Backend Python Jobs in Mansfield, TX (NOW HIRING)

Seeking a Senior Backend / Integration Engineer to build platform integrations across NVIDIA, simulation systems, and digital twin environments. Primary focus is backend microservices and API integration (Python preferred).
Full-stack experience (React/Angular) is a plus but not required.
Strong experience in backend microservices development
Strong experience building APIs (REST / gRPC)
Experience with cloud-native development (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
Experience with distributed systems and integrations
Experience with event-driven / async processing patterns
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Reason/motivation for request:
Addition

Why this Role?
Join a team building the next generation of autonomy, simulation, and digital twin capabilities at Caterpillar. In this role, you will help define how NVIDIA, Physical AI, and simulation platforms integrate with enterprise-scale services, enabling mission execution, visualization, and future autonomous solutions. You'll work on complex engineering challenges, influence platform architecture, and deliver technology that helps shape the future of Caterpillar's digital ecosystem.

Typical Task Breakdown:
Build backend microservice APIs (Python preferred) for simulation, NVIDIA, and Physical AI integrations
Design REST, gRPC, and event-driven APIs for asset exchange and simulation workflows
Develop integration adapters using AI coding Platforms & Spec Driven Development between cloud services and simulation / digital twin platforms
Support simulation and digital twin asset exchange (OpenUSD/USD or similar formats)
Implement asynchronous workflows (job orchestration, retries, idempotency, observability)
Manage large artifact storage and lifecycle (metadata, versioning, retention, traceability)
Define API, event, and data contracts for simulation and digital twin integrations
Collaborate with NVIDIA, vendor partners, and internal platform teams on integration design and delivery
Develop and maintain contract testing, integration testing, and automation frameworks
Contribute to cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational readiness

Interaction with Team
Work closely with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Architects, and Platform Engineering teams
Collaborate with Scrum Teams responsible for Mission Automation, Execution & Control, Simulation Results, and Geospatial/Safety Services
Partner with NVIDIA and external vendor teams to define integration patterns and technical solutions
Participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, backlog refinement, design discussions, and technical demos
Support cross-team API, event contract, and integration alignment activities

Team Structure
1 Product Owner
1 Scrum Master
1 Solution Architect / Principal Engineer
1 Technical Lead
4 6 Senior Backend / Integration Engineers
1 NVIDIA / Digital Twin Integration Engineer
1 Cloud Platform Engineer
2 QA Automation

Work environment:
Office

Education & Experience Required:
Years of experience: 5+
Degree requirement: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field
Do you accept internships as job experience: No

Top 3 Skills:
Backend Microservices & API Development (Python preferred)
Cloud-Native Integration & Distributed Systems
Event-Driven Architecture, Observability & Integration Testing

Additional Technical Skills Required:
Backend microservices
API integration
Cloud-native services
Distributed systems
Event-driven architecture
Observability & integration testing
AI coding platform

Desired Technical Skills:
NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, or equivalent simulation platforms
OpenUSD/USD experience
Digital Twin platforms and workflows
Robotics, Autonomy, or Physical AI integration
Object storage and artifact management

Soft Skills Required:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in agile scrum teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Collaboration across distributed and cross-functional teams
Ability to work in ambiguous and evolving environments
Ownership mindset with accountability for delivery
Strong technical documentation skills

Desired Soft Skills:
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Technical leadership and design review experience
Stakeholder management and vendor collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Experience working with global teams