Memory Subsystem Performance Architect

Apple, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a CPU Performance Architect focused on the memory subsystem to help optimize CPU and cache micro-architecture for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and server CPUs.

You will work with CPU/SoC designers across modeling, RTL, and performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and evaluate feasibility through data-driven methods. You will help maintain the simulation environment, analyze workloads, and contribute to the exploration of next-generation designs in a highly collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in CPU and SOC architecture and micro-architecture.
• Experience with performance simulation environments.
• Object-oriented programming in C/C++.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze single- and multi-threaded workloads to identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with CPU/SoC designers to assess ideas via modeling.
• Refine ideas and model correlation for data-driven decisions.
• Maintain and improve the simulation environment for productivity.

Skills

CPU & SOC architecture

Performance simulation

C/C++ programming

Perl/Python scripting

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Simulation tooling

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a CPU Performance Architect focused on the memory subsystem to help optimize CPU and cache micro-architecture for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and server CPUs.

You will work with CPU/SoC designers across modeling, RTL, and performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and evaluate feasibility through data-driven methods. You will help maintain the simulation environment, analyze workloads, and contribute to the exploration of next-generation designs in a highly collaborative,