Senior GPU Compiler Backend Engineer for Silicon GPUs

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational expense reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a Compiler Backend Engineer to design, implement, and productize advanced backend compiler optimizations for Apple Silicon GPUs, spanning prototyping through production shipping.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve complex performance and correctness challenges, contribute to an LLVM-based compiler backend, and deliver GPU binaries across graphics, gaming, and machine learning workloads.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern C++ programming.
• Strong background in compiler backend technologies (LLVM preferred).
• Knowledge of GPU architectures and how they differ from CPU architectures.
• Demonstrated autonomy and ownership resolving ambiguous, open-ended technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and productize backend compiler optimizations for Apple Silicon GPUs
• Independently investigate and resolve complex, open-ended performance and correctness issues affecting key partner teams
• Collaborate with architects and micro-architects to evaluate and advance new GPU hardware features
• Stay current with compiler technology advancements and apply relevant insights to our development process
• Mentor and collaborate with fellow engineers across the team

Skills

C++ programming

LLVM

GPU architectures

Autonomy

Communication

Education

BS with 5+ years experience, MS, or PhD in computer science or related field

Tools

LLVM

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a Compiler Backend Engineer to design, implement, and productize advanced backend compiler optimizations for Apple Silicon GPUs, spanning prototyping through production shipping.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve complex performance and correctness challenges, contribute to an LLVM-based compiler backend, and deliver GPU binaries across graphics, gaming, and machine learning workloads.