CPU Performance & Workload Architect — Stock Options

Apple, Inc.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 278,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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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

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.

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