Graphics Power Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative industry leader is on the lookout for a passionate Graphics Power Architect to join their GPU Platform Architecture Team. This exciting role involves exploring advanced GPU architectures for cutting-edge products like iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You will collaborate with talented engineers across various disciplines, using your analytical skills to deliver optimal solutions that impact millions of users. If you're driven by creativity and a desire to solve complex design challenges, this is your opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience in GPU or CPU architecture and micro-architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Define and tune GPU power architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Develop C++ and Python code for GPU modeling and analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to assess hardware and software power features.

Skills

C++

Python

GPU architecture

CPU architecture

power modeling

machine learning algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Graphics Power Architect, Platform Architecture

**Austin, Texas, United States**

**Hardware**

Summary

Posted: **Feb 07, 2025**

Role Number: **200590306**

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Our team is innovative and driven, with a history of reinventing industries through Apple Hardware products. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and dedicated engineer to join the GPU Platform Architecture Team. This team explores advanced next-generation GPU architectures for iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. Your analytical skills and collaboration will help deliver optimal solutions to our customers. In this visible role, you will work across disciplines on chip design, impacting the delivery of high-performance products to millions.

Responsibilities

• Work with architecture, design, and software teams on defining and tuning Apple's future GPU power architectures.
• Develop C++ and Python code for GPU modeling to understand and improve GPU power architecture.
• Collaborate with GPU architects, RTL designers, and software teams to assess hardware and software power features, conduct experiments, and report findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in GPU or CPU architecture and micro-architecture design
• Proficiency in C/C++ and a scripting language such as Python or Ruby

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large, cross-functional teams
• Experience in power modeling, power management, or device power optimization
• Experience with adaptive or machine learning algorithms
• Strong interpersonal skills and creativity for solving design challenges
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Willingness to travel internationally 3-5 times a year
• Ability to work with complex designs from architecture to production

Additional Information

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights here.

We do not discriminate or retaliate against applicants discussing compensation. We participate in the E-Verify program where required (details). Apple provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are a drug-free workplace and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as per law. For San Francisco applicants, review the local Fair Chance Ordinance. In Massachusetts, lie detector tests cannot be required as a condition of employment.