Tactile Simulation Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics)

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Tactile Simulation Research Engineer to advance dynamic, physically-accurate robotic simulations. You will build novel architectures, calibrate models to data, and push numerical stability in a hands-on, multi-disciplinary team environment.

The role emphasizes Python/C++ expertise, and experience with physics simulators (Mujoco, Drake, IsaacLab). Candidates will contribute to Apple’s robotics and ML pipeline across the Apple ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience developing dynamic physically-accurate simulations.
• Strong foundation in classical mechanics and contact dynamics.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++ with experience in complex, multi-language systems.
• Strong proficiency in numerical methods and practical experience in physics simulation software.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain novel simulation architectures for tactile and robotic systems.
• Optimize fidelity and performance of simulations with complex dynamics.
• Calibrate and validate simulation models against empirical or experimental data.
• Identify and resolve numerical stability issues.
• Collaborate across disciplines leverage expertise and advance impact across multiple stakeholders.
• Document research findings, methodologies, and technical developments for internal knowledge sharing and external publications.

Skills

Python

C++

Numerical methods

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Robotics/CS

Tools

Mujoco

IsaacLab simulator

Drake

Job description

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Tactile Simulation Research Engineer to advance dynamic, physically-accurate robotic simulations. You will build novel architectures, calibrate models to data, and push numerical stability in a hands-on, multi-disciplinary team environment.

The role emphasizes Python/C++ expertise, and experience with physics simulators (Mujoco, Drake, IsaacLab). Candidates will contribute to Apple’s robotics and ML pipeline across the Apple ecosystem.