Simulation Automation Lead

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Simulation Automation Lead

The Simulation Automation Lead joins the Product RF team to build the next generation of AI-driven simulation infrastructure. This role involves developing and managing a product simulation framework based on agentic AI, from initial architecture through full deployment. The lead will automate end-to-end simulation setup processes to reduce manual configuration and turnaround times while collaborating with infrastructure teams to shape scalable architecture. Key responsibilities include partnering with RF and simulation engineers to translate workflow pain points into automation priorities and linking hardware design decisions to user experience outcomes. Required technical skills include Python, experience with EM/RF simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or ANSYS, and expertise in agentic AI frameworks. The role solves the technical challenge of streamlining wireless performance validation through automated, scalable simulation pipelines.

What you'll do

  • Develop and manage a product simulation framework based on agentic AI from architecture through deployment.
  • Automate the end-to-end simulation setup process to reduce manual configuration and turnaround time.
  • Advise infrastructure teams on the requirements and architecture needed to support the agentic simulation framework.
  • Translate RF and simulation engineer workflow pain points into automation and tooling priorities.
  • Build a simulation pipeline that links hardware design decisions to user experience outcomes.
  • Own the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of the simulation framework as adoption grows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience in EE, CS, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field (preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for building automation pipelines.
  • Experience with EM/RF simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ANSYS) or comparable product simulation environments.
  • Expert in AI/agentic frameworks and applying them to engineering workflows.
  • Experience designing or operating infrastructure/architecture for large-scale simulation or compute platforms (preferred).
  • Background in RF/antenna engineering or wireless product validation (preferred).

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