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Apple Inc.

Game Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc., San Diego

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Do you have a passion for games? Have you shipped AAA games? Do you enjoy working on custom game engines? Are you an expert in character animation, gameplay, graphics, machine learning, and tools? Then our small multi-disciplinary team of veteran game developers is curious to talk to you about how you could contribute to our proprietary cross-platform game engine and tools.

Description

As a Game Engineer on the Tools & Technology team, you will develop and maintain our bespoke engine, involving architectural design, implementation, debugging, and optimization of systems. You will work closely with artists and designers in areas such as animation, gameplay, rendering, and tools. Your responsibilities include:

  • Contributing to a proprietary game engine
  • Implementing systems to showcase Apple platform capabilities
  • Evaluating current and upcoming games
  • Researching and implementing state-of-the-art game systems
  • Collaborating with art and design disciplines
  • Collaborating with other Apple teams

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in C or C++ programming
  • Knowledge of 3D math, such as linear algebra or vector math
  • Experience with game technologies like animation, AI, physics, graphics

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as a game industry engineer
  • Familiarity with CPU and GPU performance profiling tools
  • Contributed to two or more shipped games on PC or consoles
  • Experience with custom game engine development
  • Experience with game asset pipelines
  • Passion for games
At Apple, base pay ranges from $171,600 to $302,200, depending on skills, experience, and location. We offer comprehensive benefits, stock programs, educational reimbursement, bonuses, and relocation options. Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr