Media Processing Accelerator Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a talented individual to join their Platform Architecture team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing architectures and toolchains for hardware accelerators, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in media applications. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in Apple’s employee stock programs, while benefiting from comprehensive medical coverage and educational reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Coding skills in C++, Python, and/or Verilog are essential.
• Experience architecting hardware for media applications is preferred.
• A strong background in computer architecture is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Architect flexible hardware accelerators for media applications.
• Develop automation toolchains for efficient accelerator development.
• Collaborate with teams to define and implement application-specific accelerators.

Skills

C++

Python

Verilog

Computer architecture knowledge

Education

MS or PhD degree

Tools

LLVM

tablegen

Job description

Do you love working on state-of-the-art technologies? Are you a forward-thinking and love solving technological and architectural challenge? At Apple, our Platform Architecture team features collaboration and a hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation! Join this team, and you’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to develop architectures, frameworks, and toolchains for hardware accelerators. In this highly visible role, you will be working with cross functional teams in Hardware Technology and Software Engineering to develop key technologies for future Apple products.

Description

In this role you will be developing architectures, frameworks and toolchains for hardware accelerators targeting media applications, including camera, video and display processing. You will collaborate with multiple teams exploring new architectures, algorithms, toolchain and compiler optimizations, while meeting power/performance/area goals for hardware implementations. Responsibilities will include:• Architect flexible hardware accelerators for media applications• Develop automation toolchains for efficient development of accelerators• Develop architectural and performance simulators• Work with cross-functional team to define, architect and implement application specific accelerators

Minimum Qualifications

• Coding skills including C++, Python and/or Verilog
• Computer architecture knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Experience architecting hardware for media applications
• Experience building hardware simulators and models
• Experience with front-end and back-end VLSI development flows
• Knowledge of compiler LLVM and tablegen
• Communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and partners
• Ability to innovate and drive results on a tight schedule

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 $197,400 and $360,200, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .