Engineering Manager - Simulation Content

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

As an Engineering Manager in the Special Projects group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is exploring the overlapping space around Simulation and AI/ML. You will be able to work on ambitious, high-reward, and impactful projects in the early stages of development. This team has a strong focus on simulation in service of AI/ML projects. We use both traditional and generative AI techniques and we are looking for ways to adopt new techniques while making best use of long-standing ones. Our ideal engineering leader is fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, and also iterate and polish all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value leaders who can foster collaboration within their team and with cross-functional groups.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience developing software and content as an engineer or a technical artist
• Strong software engineering background.
• Experience as a software engineering team manager.
• Experience with 3D content production: Video games, film or visual effects production are all great backgrounds.
• Experience with contemporary generative AI for coding and 3D data generation.
• User-focused: passion for customer experience, attention to details.
• Experience with live production software or content production teams.
• Software architecture and design skills.
• Ability to consider alternatives and manage risk in project planning.
• Ability to try new approaches to existing problems.
• Strong communication and presentational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with USD format and APIs
• Experience with contemporary simulation systems (Omniverse, IssacSim, Gazebo) is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Simulation Content team.
• Lead the technical development of larger features.
• Collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Build a culture of collaboration and productivity in the team along with supportive risk taking.
• Grow engineers of varying levels toward their career goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed