Graphics (GPU) Performance Analysis Architect

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Austin, Texas seeks an experienced Graphics (GPU) Performance Analysis Architect. In this role, you will develop performance test plans, analyze hardware and software issues, and propose innovative solutions to enhance GPU performance. You should have a BS and over 10 years of experience in GPU architecture, along with strong programming skills in Python, C, and C++. Communication and problem-solving skills will be crucial in this team-oriented position.

Qualifications

• Experience in computer architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in GPU architecture and performance.
• Experience innovating GPU hardware or software features.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance test plans to validate GPU performance.
• Analyze performance issues to identify hardware and software problems.
• Propose novel hardware solutions to improve GPU performance.
• Develop tools to aid in the efficient measurement and improvement of GPU performance.
• Validate functionality and quantify performance benefits of features implemented.

Skills

GPU performance analysis

Programming with OpenGL/CL and/or Metal API

Python

C

C++

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Graphics (GPU) Performance Analysis Architect

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? In our Silicon Technologies group, we 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! Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. In this role as part of the GPU Performance Analysis team, you will be working with architecture, design, and software partners on performance analysis, tuning, and debug of Apple’s future GPU architectures!

Description

As a GPU Performance Analysis Engineer, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Developing performance test plans to validate GPU performance.
• Analyzing performance issues to identify hardware and software problems.
• Proposing novel hardware solutions to improve GPU performance.
• Developing tools to aid in the efficient measurement, communication and improvement of GPU performance.
• Validating the functionality and quantify the performance benefit of the features and algorithms implemented in hardware and software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in computer architecture.
• Experience innovating new GPU architecture, hardware or software features to improve performance.
• Experience in GPU performance analysis.
• Experience in programming with OpenGL/CL and/or Metal API.
• Programming skills in Python, C and C++.
• BS + minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• We are looking for fast learners with good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.
• Excellent communications skills, self-motivated and well organized.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.