Graphics Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior Graphics Architect for Platform Architecture to expand the capabilities of future Apple Silicon GPUs and enable new customer experiences.

You will lead performance analysis, research, and optimization, collaborating with the Metal and driver teams to define and drive next-generation API features. The role focuses on developing modeling tools, prototyping new graphics techniques including AI/ML-enhanced methods, and setting strategic direction for graphics

Qualifications

• Experience in design or architecture of real time graphics hardware systems.
• Experience with software architecture and development.
• Experience leading architecture decisions for a GPU hardware or software subsystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware performance analysis, graphics algorithm research, and optimization efforts.
• Define and drive development of modeling tools and infrastructure for exploratory design and performance studies.
• Partner with the Metal framework and driver teams to shape next-generation Metal API features.
• Drive development of new graphics techniques, including AI/ML-enhanced algorithms, via prototyping to improve user experiences across products.
• Set direction on upcoming trends in graphics hardware and software across application types, guiding product development direction.

Skills

Real-time graphics architecture

Software architecture & development

GPU hardware/software subsystem design

Education

MS or PhD in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

Tools

GLSL

HLSL

OpenCL

CUDA

Job description

Graphics Architect, Platform Architecture

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, inquisitive people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it!

Description

The Platform Architecture Graphics group is looking for a dedicated Graphics Architect to expand the capabilities of future Apple Silicon GPUs and to enable new customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware performance analysis, graphics algorithm research, and optimization efforts
• Define and drive development of modeling tools and infrastructure for exploratory design and performance studies
• Partner with the metal framework and driver teams to shape next-generation Metal API features
• Drive development of new graphics techniques, including AI/ML-enhanced algorithms, via prototyping to improve user experiences across a wide range of products and applications
• Set direction on upcoming trends in graphics hardware and software across application types, guiding product development direction

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in design or architecture of real time graphics hardware systems
• Experience with software architecture and development
• Experience leading architecture decisions for a GPU hardware or software subsystem

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree in CS, CE, EE or equivalent
• 20+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements
• Experience implementing graphics algorithms and writing shader code (such as GLSL/HLSL/OpenCL/CUDA)
• Experience applying ML techniques to graphics algorithms or hardware design
• Experience in performance analysis and optimization of graphics algorithms
• Experience building prototypes and models to prove key details of architectural changes
• Experience writing architectural specifications and requirements

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