Memory Subsystem CPU Performance Architect – Platform

Apple Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 147,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

RSU awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cambridge seeks a CPU Performance Architect focused on memory subsystem design to drive micro-architecture improvements across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and server platforms.

You will model CPU/memory subsystems, collaborate with CPU/SoC teams, and refine ideas through data-driven simulations to boost single- and multi-threaded performance. This is a research-driven environment with relocation options.

Qualifications

• Experience in CPU and SOC architecture and micro-architecture.
• Experience with performance simulation environments.
• Object-oriented programming in C/C++.
• Scripting with Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimize CPU/memory subsystem micro-architecture through modeling and analysis.
• Collaborate with CPU/SoC designers to assess feasibility and seed new ideas.
• Maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions.
• Evaluate performance across existing and new product categories.

Skills

CPU architecture

Performance simulation

C/C++ OO programming

Perl or Python scripting

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cambridge seeks a CPU Performance Architect focused on memory subsystem design to drive micro-architecture improvements across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and server platforms.

You will model CPU/memory subsystems, collaborate with CPU/SoC teams, and refine ideas through data-driven simulations to boost single- and multi-threaded performance. This is a research-driven environment with relocation options.