Senior Houdini Technical Director

Apple's Human Interface VFX team is seeking a Senior Houdini Technical Director to help achieve the highest levels of photorealism in their designs. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of production experience in procedural modeling, geometry processing & optimization, dynamic simulation, and HDA generation for feature films, advertising, or AAA games.

Key responsibilities include:

• Crafting complex shaders/materials and dynamic simulations using Houdini's procedural toolkit
• Developing artist-friendly tools for geometric optimization
• Manipulating physical dynamics and lighting to achieve lifelike imagery
• Building complex, procedural network graphs that are easy to follow
• Developing advanced shading networks in Houdini
• Working with renderers such as Mantra, Karma, Arnold, or V-Ray
• Adapting content for various platforms, from high-end renderings to real-time assets

The role requires exceptional communication skills, independence, and the ability to adapt to new tools and workflows. Proficiency in VEX and Python scripting for automation and tool development is essential.

This position offers a competitive base pay range between $166,600 and $250,600, along with additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Apple is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity employment. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.