Simulation Pipeline Technical Artist (AI/ML Simulations)

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a hardworking 3D Tech Artist to join the Special Projects Simulation group in Cupertino, contributing to world simulations and synthetic data generation for AI/ML initiatives.

The role emphasizes prototyping and iterating tools to speed up artist workflows, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and a focus on USD-based pipelines using Maya/Houdini and custom code.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Technical Artist in video games, animation, and/or VFX.
• Strong Python skills for data creation and manipulation.
• Experience building pipelines to generate images/outputs across multiple DCCs with custom code.
• Strong experience with USD format, tools and APIs.
• The best candidates will help us use USD tech more effectively.
• Experienced Maya user.
• Experience with Maya, Houdini, or other DCC programming APIs.
• Proven track record of inventing new tools and techniques to speed up artist workflows.
• Strong understanding of shading, lighting, texturing and materials.

Skills

Python scripting

Pipeline tooling

USD tooling

Maya

Houdini

DCC APIs

Shading

Collaboration

Tools

Maya

Houdini

DCC APIs

USD tooling

Job description

Apple is seeking a hardworking 3D Tech Artist to join the Special Projects Simulation group in Cupertino, contributing to world simulations and synthetic data generation for AI/ML initiatives.

The role emphasizes prototyping and iterating tools to speed up artist workflows, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and a focus on USD-based pipelines using Maya/Houdini and custom code.