Graphics Power Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Graphics Power Architect in Platform Architecture to advance GPU power models and next‑generation power features across iPhone, iPad and Mac.

You will work with architecture, RTL and software partners to define, tune and validate power mechanisms, delivering high performance for millions of users. The role relies on C++ and Python coding, GPU modeling, and collaboration in a fast‑moving, cross‑functional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in GPU or CPU architecture and micro-architecture design.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Define and tune Apple's GPU power architectures with architecture, RTL and software partners.
• Develop and maintain GPU power models using C++/Python and assess feasibility of new hardware and software power features.
• Collaborate with GPU architects, RTL designers and software teams to deliver high-performance power solutions.

Skills

GPU architecture

C/C++

Python

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Ruby

Job description

Graphics Power 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, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and dedicated engineer to join the GPU Platform Architecture 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 high performance products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

As part of the GPU Platform Architecture team, you will be working with architecture, design and software partners on the definition & tuning of Appleʼs future GPU power architectures. The role involves C++ and Python code development and building and maintaining of GPU models targeted at understanding and enhancing the power architecture of Apple’s GPUs. You will collaborate with experienced GPU architects, RTL designers & software teams to assess the feasibility of new hardware and software power features, running experiments and reporting them.This is an opportunity to join Appleʼs world-class GPU team to collaborate, develop and improve GPU modeling and features for power architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in GPU or CPU architecture and micro-architecture design
• Software skills and proficiency in C/C++ and a scripting language such as Python or Ruby

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as part of large cross-functional teams
• Experience in power modeling, active power management and/or analyzing and optimizing device power
• Experience with creating adaptive or machine learning based algorithms
• Interpersonal, analytical skills and creativity to help the team solve design challenges
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel internationally on occasion
• Ability to work with complex designs from architecture to production

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