Apple · 3 weeks ago
Senior Simulation Animation Engineer - Special Projects
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$172K/yr - $306K/yr
4+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. As a Senior Simulation Animation Engineer, you will be part of an innovation-focused organization developing simulations and generating synthetic data, working on ambitious simulation projects that enable AIML-based features.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain real-time animation systems within the simulator (e.g., animation state machines, blend trees, IK/FK solvers)
Explore and adapt emerging animation technologies (e.g., motion matching, ML-based animation, runtime physics blending)
Collaborate with animators and technical artists to create efficient pipelines for importing, retargeting, and testing animations
Develop and optimize runtime animation features such as locomotion, procedural layering, ragdolls, and facial animation
Integrate motion capture data and support animation-driven gameplay systems
Ensure animations run efficiently across target platforms and use cases, both real time with frame rate budgets and non real time
Create tools and scripts to improve animator workflows and streamline iteration
Debug animation-related issues in simulations
Qualification
Required
4 years of professional experience
Strong proficiency in C++ and solid software engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of animation principles, skeletal animation, and character rigging concepts
Experience implementing animation graphs, blend systems, runtime animation retargeting, and IK solvers
Familiarity with profiling, optimization, and debugging in a real-time environment
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers
Experience with a major game engine
Preferred
Familiarity with USD format and tools, especially for animation
Experience in video game real time animation systems
Experience with offline animation and rendering pipelines
Experience with hair and cloth simulations
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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