CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer in Platform Architecture to help shape next‑gen CPU architectures. You will collaborate with CPU, system, and software teams to optimize workloads on real devices and simulators, guiding future CPU roadmap decisions.

The role requires deep knowledge of CPU architecture, C/C++, and performance analysis tools. The position is based in Santa Clara, CA, with Apple’s comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture.
• Object-oriented programming experience with C and C++.
• Experience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools.

Responsibilities

• Profile and analyze existing and emerging workloads, bring up in CPU/SOC simulation environment.
• Develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools.
• Develop and implement visual extensions to assist with data analysis for internal users and software partners at Apple.
• Run and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices and develop automation for performance analysis infrastructure.
• Develop domain expertise in emerging fields (e.g., ML, AR/VR) to identify hardware opportunities and assist software teams.
• Profile and analyze workload in potential new product areas to guide CPU roadmap decisions.

Skills

CPU architecture

C/C++

Performance analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Modern system-on-chip (SoC) designs have dramatically changed how hardware and software is developed. It is increasingly important to understand the concerns of software developers when designing hardware while it is also increasingly meaningful for software developers to understand how their applications can map efficiently to modern client and server hardware. Those who can understand both and prefer to live at the intersection of hardware and software are deeply valuable, especially to Apple. The Apple CPU Architecture and Performance Team is seeking highly motivated and self-driven engineers who want to live at this intersection, individuals who have or want to develop domain expertise in emerging areas like AI, individuals who have a high-level CPU architecture understanding and desire to work with a world class team for CPU, SoC, and software development. Are you deeply accountable for your work? Your passion for product ownership and track record of product development will prove critical to your success on our team.

Description

We drive advanced exploration for next generation CPU architectures. As a member of this team, you are the interface between the CPU team, system teams, and many software teams at Apple. We have a data driven approach that is focused on real user workloads (both existing and emerging) so your work will guide optimizations and the direction of future CPUs. At the same time, you will be working with software developers to optimize code for our CPU designs and roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Profile and analyze existing and emerging workloads, bring up in CPU/SOC simulation environment
• Develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools
• Develop and implement visual extensions to assist with data analysis that can be used internally and also by the various software partners in Apple
• Run and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices as well as work on developing and automating performance analysis infrastructure
• Develop domain expertise in emerging fields (ex: ML, AR/VR) in order to both identify hardware advancement opportunities and assist software teams in optimizing for our devices.
• Profile and analyze workload in potential new product areas to help guide CPU roadmap decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture
• Object-oriented programming experience with C and C++
• Experience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of common performance benchmarks
• Experience working multi-functionally with people of very diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated communication, influence, and negotiation skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Knowledge of visual/UI, data analysis frameworks and modern AI tools
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology

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 $184,700 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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