CPU Memory Performance Engineer

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 184,700 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a CPU Performance Engineer focused on the memory subsystem to join the CPU Platform Architecture team in Austin, TX. You will analyze workloads, optimize bottlenecks, and drive data‑driven decisions while collaborating with CPU/SoC designers across RTL and modeling activities.

Required are 10+ years in the field, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with performance simulation environments; MS/PhD is preferred. Competitive package with stock participation and relocation support.

Qualifications

• BS degree is required.
• Experience in CPU and SoC architecture and micro-architecture.
• Experience with performance simulation environments.
• Object‑oriented programming in C/C++ and scripting in Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads to identify bottlenecks.
• Maintain and enhance the simulation environment for data‑driven decisions.
• Collaborate with CPU/SoC designers to explore and model ideas.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Scripting (Perl or Python)

Memory subsystem knowledge

Performance modeling

RTL collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Performance simulation environments

Job description

Apple seeks a CPU Performance Engineer focused on the memory subsystem to join the CPU Platform Architecture team in Austin, TX. You will analyze workloads, optimize bottlenecks, and drive data‑driven decisions while collaborating with CPU/SoC designers across RTL and modeling activities.

Required are 10+ years in the field, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with performance simulation environments; MS/PhD is preferred. Competitive package with stock participation and relocation support.