CPU Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple, Inc. in Santa Clara, California is seeking a CPU Performance Engineer focusing on CPU micro-architecture to push the boundaries of performance in next-generation iPhone, iPad, and Mac CPUs.

You'll work with a team to analyze workloads, collect data, and collaborate with CPU designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess feasibility and seed new ideas.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and ongoing improvements to the simulation environment to boost productivity.

Formación

• Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture.
• Experience in performance and/or power simulation environments.
• C coding experience including object-oriented programming with C and C++.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Understanding of common data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with SIMD and vector architectures.
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies.
• Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to walk through ambiguities.
• Communication, influence and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads to identify bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with CPU designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess feasibility of ideas.
• Model, refine ideas and seed new approaches; correlate models with measurements.
• Maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions.
• Boost team productivity by data-driven analysis and experimentation.

Conocimientos

CPU architecture and micro-architectur

Performance/power simulation

C/C++ object-oriented programming

Perl or Python scripting

Educación

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Descripción del empleo

CPU Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Do you have an uncommon desire to seek out and solve exceedingly difficult challenges rather than the easy ones? Do you believe that truly valuable and meaningful accomplishments are the result of pushing the limits of perseverance? Do you believe that a world-class team with relentless drive can surpass even their own high expectations? We do! But we also realize this job isn’t for everyone. What we do isn’t easy but you don’t take the easy path. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and confident individuals to join the CPU Architecture and Performance Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation iPhone, iPad, and Mac CPU architectures!

Description

As a CPU Performance Engineer with a focus on CPU micro-architecture, you will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the area of branch prediction, code/data prefetchers, novel prediction schemes and CPU pipelines. With others you will seek out areas for improvement while collecting data and measurements that either confirm the idea or rule it out. You will collaborate with experienced CPU designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess the feasibility of ideas through modeling, refine ideas and model correlation, and seed new ideas. The role requires the analysis of specific single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. We collaborate as a larger CPU architecture and performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data driven decisions and look for ways to boost the productivity of the entire team.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with SIMD and vector architectures
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies
• Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to walk through ambiguities
• Communication, influence and negotiation 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 $225,300, 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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