ANE Pre-Silicon Driver Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple in Sunnyvale is seeking a software engineer for the ANE Software team to drive hardware-accelerated ML workloads. You will analyze and implement software interfacing with the hardware across Apple product platforms, and contribute to the framework, driver and firmware.

Collaborate with model teams to support new ML models on our hardware, and work cross-functionally with hardware and software groups to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years experience with system software development.
• Experience with compiler development.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement software interfacing with the hardware for AI applications across Apple product platforms.
• Develop software across our framework, driver and firmware.
• Collaborate closely with model teams to support new ML models on our hardware.
• Work cross functionally with hardware and software teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct performance profiling and diagnostics using and developing specialized tools.
• Engage with QA teams.

Skills

C/C++/Python

Profiling

Parallel computing

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS/PhD in CS or ML

Tools

MLIR

Swift

Job description

The Apple Neural Engine Software team develops the compiler and runtime for machine learning accelerators on Apple Silicon.

Description

In our ANE software team, we are dedicated to providing hardware acceleration using the Apple Neural Engine to enable real time, low power and high performance execution of Deep Learning workloads. Our success is the result of very dynamic people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement software interfacing with the hardware for artificial intelligence applications across a wide range of Apple product platforms
• Develop software across our framework, driver and firmware
• Collaborate closely with model teams to support new machine learning models on our hardware
• Work cross functionally with hardware and software teams to resolve issues
• Conduct performance profiling and diagnostics using and developing specialized tools
• Engage with QA teams

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years experience with system software development
• Experience with compiler development
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++ or Python

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in computer science, machine learning or related field
• Experience in low level software architecture, modeling or validation
• Familiarity with AI networks for example CNN, transformer and diffusion model architectures and their performance characteristics
• Proficiency with profiling and optimizing complex software
• Experience with SoC low level software development, distributed computing or hardware acceleration
• Strong background in data science and statistical methods, with demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and present complex insights clearly
• Experience with MLIR
• Experience with Swift
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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