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Apple · 2 hours ago

Senior Simulation Animation Engineer - Special Projects

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$172K/yr - $306K/yr
date4+ years exp

Apple 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, with a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Develop simulations and generate synthetic data for innovative projects
Work on highly ambitious and impactful simulation projects
Enable AIML-based features and products
Quickly prototype and iterate on ideas to high-quality implementations
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization

Qualification

C++Animation principlesAnimation graphsGame engine experienceProfilingOptimizationSkeletal animationCharacter riggingIK solversHair simulationsCloth simulationsOffline animationRendering pipelinesUSD format familiarityCommunicationCollaboration skills

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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