High Performance Low Level Programmer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 147,400 - 272,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is looking for an exceptional high performance programmer to join their Core Operating Systems team in Cupertino, California. This role focuses on designing and optimizing low level computational support for machine learning and vision algorithms, significantly impacting millions of users. You’ll engage in exciting technology projects that push state of the art computation for devices.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with low level programming and a deep understanding of micro architecture. Benefits include competitive salary ranges, stock options, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years low level algorithmic development experience.
• Strong understanding of computational efficiency.
• Excellent coding skills in ASM and C.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement micro architecturally optimized pieces of the Accelerate framework.

Skills

Low level algorithmic development

Machine Learning computation

Vector Instruction Set Architectures (ISA)

ASM and C programming

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Are you a big‑picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device’s identity as a whole. That’s because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross‑disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you’ll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.

The Vector and Numerics Group is tasked with designing, enhancing and improving various subsystems running on iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. Most of this support is encapsulated in the Accelerate framework, a well‑used library serving many technologies.

Description

The group is looking for an exceptional high performance programmer to complement the team and make a difference. As a member of our fast paced group, you will have the unique opportunity to delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. You will work in a cross functional team which is implementing innovative and state of the art routines to support the necessary computation for such things as machine learning and vision algorithms. Push the state of the art in low level computation and drive them towards energy efficient and high performance implementations by tightly integrating software and hardware. The successful candidate will have excellent understanding and knowledge of micro architecture of NEON on ARM and AVX on Intel CPU cores from a vector programming perspective. Team members are engaged in the design and optimization of low level computational support for machine learning and computational vision such as 2D Multi‑layered convolution, LSTM in handwriting recognition, FFT and DFT for audio codecs, speech synthesis and encryption to mention a few technologies. Understanding and working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms such as AES and SHA is a desirable attribute. Being able to craft the fastest and the most energy efficient routines for a particular CPU core is a plus. Low level high performance programming experience is a must for this position. Being comfortable in vector assembly and low level C is a requirement. The ideal candidate would be at ease in developing both innovative and robust CPU core level algorithms derived from a particular technology’s need in a tight deadline.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement micro architecturally optimized pieces of Accelerate framework taking into consideration power and energy usage.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years low level algorithmic development in Machine Learning computation, LSTM, BLAS and DFT.
• Detailed knowledge of vector Instruction Set Architectures (ISA) of ARM and Intel.
• Strong understanding of computational efficiency.
• Excellent coding skills in ASM and C.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and self‑prioritize.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams in compression related components.

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 $272,100, 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.

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

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