Cutting-Edge CPU Performance Engineer Platform Architecture

Apple, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPU architecture and micro-architectur

Performance/power simulation

C/C++ object-oriented programming

Perl or Python scripting

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

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.