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Simulation Synthetic Data Engineer - Special Projects

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Simulation Synthetic Data Engineer role at Apple focusing on developing next-generation simulation technology to power AI/ML efforts. Collaborates with engineers, artists, and researchers to create scalable pipelines and synthetic datasets used across Apple products.

Responsibilities

  • Build, enhance, and operate tools and pipelines for scenario creation, simulation execution, and generation of annotated 3D and multi-modal synthetic datasets.
  • Design and implement prototypes, proofs-of-concept, and production systems that expand the capabilities of our simulation stack.
  • Deliver high-quality, validated datasets to internal customers—leveraging procedural systems, generative models, scene variation tools, and diverse data sources.
  • Partner with engineers, animators, and technical artists to transform creative intent into efficient, scalable pipelines for generating, varying, organizing, and validating scenarios.
  • Develop tools, APIs, and reusable components that allow other teams to easily generate, manage, and automate simulation workflows.
  • Stay current with advances in simulation, rendering, generative models, VLMs, and synthetic data in academia, industry, and at Apple; introduce new approaches where valuable.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, with solid software engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience with 3D graphics or game engines, including topics such as rendering, animation, scene graphs, or content pipelines.
  • Familiarity with machine learning workflows, especially perception tasks, generative models, or VLMs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including engineers, artists, and researchers; strong communication skills.

Skills

Required:Python3D graphics / game engines
Nice to have:C++USD / MaterialX / 3D standardsRendering / ray tracing / shadingPhysics/sensor simulationLarge-scale data pipelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses—tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation
  • stock programs eligibility (RSU, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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