CPU Performance Architect - Platform Innovation

Apple Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a highly motivated CPU Performance Engineer in Beaverton, Oregon, to drive innovation in micro-architecture for next-generation CPUs. You will analyze workloads, collaborate with experienced designers, and contribute to advanced exploration in CPU performance. Ideal candidates will have experience with CPU architecture, coding in C/C++, and scripting in Perl or Python, with a preference for those holding an MS or PhD in relevant fields. Join us at Apple, where we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture.
• Experience in performance and/or power simulation environments.
• Coding experience including object-oriented programming with C and C++.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specific workloads to identify bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with CPU designers to refine ideas and model correlation.
• Improve the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions.

Skills

CPU architecture

Micro-architecture

C programming

C++ programming

Scripting languages (Perl, Python)

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Performance simulation environments

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a highly motivated CPU Performance Engineer in Beaverton, Oregon, to drive innovation in micro-architecture for next-generation CPUs. You will analyze workloads, collaborate with experienced designers, and contribute to advanced exploration in CPU performance. Ideal candidates will have experience with CPU architecture, coding in C/C++, and scripting in Perl or Python, with a preference for those holding an MS or PhD in relevant fields. Join us at Apple, where we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.