Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Artist Manager to lead a team focused on building high-fidelity, real-time simulation environments. You’ll oversee a group of technical artists who develop tools, workflows, and pipelines that support scalable 3D content creation. In this role, you’ll partner closely with simulation product managers, 3D artists, and rendering experts to ensure our virtual environments are performant, realistic, and easy to build.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical direction, creative problem-solving, and people management.

• Lead a team of technical artists building tools and pipelines for simulation content
• Define and evolve best practices for real-time asset workflows, rendering, and visual quality
• Partner with product and content teams to shape roadmap, priorities, and quality standards
• Guide the development of features like procedural content, materials, and lighting systems
• Ensure simulation environments are performant, scalable, and visually compelling
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to scale 3D content production
• Mentor team members, support career growth, and help grow the technical art function

• 5+ years of experience as a technical artist or in a related 3D content creation role
• 2+ years leading or managing a team of technical artists or similar roles
• Strong proficiency with real-time 3D engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary tools)
• Deep understanding of asset optimization, PBR, shaders, VFX, and visual fidelity
• Experience with tool development using Python, C#, or similar scripting languages
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Experience with autonomous systems, digital twins, or simulation
• Familiarity with procedural generation (i.e. Houdini)
• Knowledge of GIS, HD maps, or photogrammetry
• Experience managing content pipelines or working with external vendors

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $204,000 to $343,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.