GPU Design Engineer – Memory Hierarchy

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, California seeks a senior architect for GPU micro-architecture within the Silicon Technologies group. You will help design and build high-performance, power-efficient processors and a next-generation GPU.

The role involves specifying new micro-architecture, optimizing existing ones, and analyzing workloads to drive efficiency improvements. Candidates should have a BS degree with 10+ years of related experience, plus expertise in CPU/GPU architecture, HDL

Qualifications

• BS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CPU or GPU architecture and micro-architecture concepts.
• Experience in cache, memory subsystem, on-chip interconnect network, data compression or GPU pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor systems-on-chip (SoC).
• Specify new micro-architecture, optimize existing ones, and analyze workloads to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate to improve processes and boost efficiency across the GPU micro-architecture team.

Skills

CPU/GPU architecture concepts

Cache / memory subsystem

C/C++

RTL modeling

Strong communication

Education

BS degree in a relevant field

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Perl, Python, Ruby scripting

Job description

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next‑generation, high‑performance, power‑efficient processor, system‑on‑chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking products containing an Apple designed GPU. As part of the GPU Memory Hierarchy Design team, you’ll be responsible for crafting and building a GPU that enriches the lives of millions of people every day!

Description

Modelers in order to assess the feasibility of ideas, refine ideas, and seed new ones. You will specify new micro‑architecture and optimize existing ones; you will use your intuition gained from experience as a guide but not as a filter. The role requires the analysis of specific workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. As a member of the GPU micro‑architecture team, you will collaborate to improve our processes and look for ways to boost the efficiency of the entire team!

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with CPU or GPU architecture and micro‑architecture concepts
• Experience in one of the following areas: cache, memory subsystem, on‑chip interconnect network, data compression or GPU pipeline
• Minimum of BS degree and 10+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in C/C++
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python and Ruby
• Proficiency in high performance, low power designs
• Proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog and HDL
• Hands‑on experience with RTL or architectural modeling
• Able to work in an environment of uncertainty and navigate through ambiguities
• Strong 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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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