As a Senior Simulation Animation Engineer at Apple, you will be part of an innovative team focused on developing simulations and generating synthetic data. This role emphasizes enabling AIML-based features and products through impactful simulation projects. The ideal candidate is experienced yet open to experimentation and iteration on ideas. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to achieve high-quality implementations.

• 4 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• 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.
• 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.

• Develop simulations and generate synthetic data for innovative projects.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance product features.
• Prototype and iterate on ideas to achieve high-quality implementations.
• Implement animation systems and optimize performance in real-time environments.
• Work on hair and cloth simulations as part of the animation pipeline.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.