Graphics Architect

Apple; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a highly motivated GPU Platform Architect to define and tune the core architecture for next‑generation GPUs in iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. You will collaborate across architecture, design, and software teams to push performance and energy efficiency.

This role emphasizes cross‑functional work, creative problem solving, and travel 3–5 times a year as needed. You’ll influence product direction from architecture to production with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in GPU/CPU architecture and micro-architecture design.
• Experience working as part of large cross-functional teams.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define and tune Apple's future GPU Core Architecture and memory hierarchy.
• Collaborate with architecture, design and software partners to assess feasibility of new ideas.
• Drive ideas through to production with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

GPU architecture

C/C++

Python

Ruby

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Ruby

Job description

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion, and dedication to your job and there is no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and dedicated engineer to join the GPU Architecture Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation GPU architectures in iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. We rely on strong analytical skills and close collaboration to deliver the best overall solution to our customers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort working with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting high performance products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

As part of the GPU Platform Architecture team, you will be working with architecture, design and software partners on the definition and tuning of Apple's future GPU Core Architecture. The role involves innovating to create solutions to tomorrow's problems, working on the GPU processor and memory hierarchy. You'll collaborate with experienced GPU architects, uArchitects & software teams to assess the feasibility of new ideas, driving these through to product .

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in GPU/CPU architecture and micro-architecture design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as part of large cross-functional teams
• Software skills and proficiency in C/C++ and a scripting language such as Python or Ruby
• Experience with creating adaptive or machine learning based algorithms
• Interpersonal skills and creativity to help the team solve design challenges
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or relevant experience
• Ability to travel internationally 3-5 times a year
• Proven ability to work with complex designs from architecture to production

At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more

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