GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 147,400 - 220,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a highly motivated GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer in Cupertino, California. This role focuses on developing and maintaining C++ code for GPU performance models and collaborating on defining Apple’s future GPU architectures. Minimum qualifications include proficiency in C++ and experience with GPU driver implementation, while preferred candidates will possess an MS or PhD and have 3+ years of experience. Compensation includes base pay from $147,400 to $220,900 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in software development using C++.
• Experience related to GPU driver implementation.
• Familiarity with one or more graphics APIs such as Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on the definition of future GPU architectures.
• Create and maintain C++ code for modeling the software stack for next-generation GPUs.
• Implement Metal APIs to interact with GPU performance models.

Skills

C++ development

GPU driver implementation

Graphics API familiarity

Education

MS or PhD degree

Job description

GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and dedicated engineer to join the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation GPU architectures in iPhone, iPad and Mac products. We rely on strong analytical skills and close collaboration to deliver the best overall solution to our customers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort working with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting highly performant products to millions of customers quickly. This is an opportunity to join Apple’s world-class GPU team to collaborate, develop and improve GPU simulators for research, performance analysis, and architectural tuning.

Description

As part of the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling team, you will be working with architecture, design and software partners on the definition and tuning of Apple’s future GPU architectures. The role involves the creation and maintenance of C++ code modeling the software stack for next gen GPUs. You will be responsible for implementing new and existing Metal APIs to interact with a functional and performance model of the GPU. Implementing a custom driver stack to allow the model to interact with modern workloads using ray tracing, mesh shading, and more, is critical to evaluation of new GPU features. Additionally, you will be working in the model itself, implementing the functional and performance aspects of the various graphics and compute APIs. You will collaborate with experienced architects, modeling engineers, compiler engineers, and software teams to assess the feasibility of new hardware and software features, running performance experiments and analyzing results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Software skills and proficiency developing in C++
• GPU driver implementation related experience
• Graphics API familiarity with one or more of: Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of drivers and implementation details of graphics and compute APIs
• Familiarity with GPU performance models and ISS simulators
• Experience working with cutting edge graphics applications/games/benchmarks
• Familiarity with compilers, operating systems and GPU/CPU architecture
• Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving 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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.