SoC QoS & Fabric Performance Architect

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks a SoC QoS/Fabric Performance Engineer to drive development of on-chip interconnect and memory QoS features. You will create a full-chip C++ simulator for iPhone/iPad/Mac/Watch SoCs, modeling AR and ML workloads to study performance and power trade-offs in our devices.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and requires deep C++ and architecture experience. Occasional international travel is possible in this position.

Qualifications

• C++ programming experience.
• Experience in computer architecture and the HW/SW stack.
• Experience with performance modeling and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Learning about the state of the art in SoC IP and chip-level architecture including network-on-chip.
• C++ modeling of graphics, camera, and ML dataflow, network-on-chip and integration with other SoC models.
• Running performance simulation of future applications.
• Careful analysis and presentation of simulation results.
• Tuning and validating future SoC HW/SW for the best user experience.
• Collaboration with cross-functional modeling, hardware, and software teams.
• Some international travel is required for this position.

Skills

C++ programming

Computer architecture

Performance modeling

Tools

Scripting for automation

Job description

Apple in Cupertino seeks a SoC QoS/Fabric Performance Engineer to drive development of on-chip interconnect and memory QoS features. You will create a full-chip C++ simulator for iPhone/iPad/Mac/Watch SoCs, modeling AR and ML workloads to study performance and power trade-offs in our devices.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and requires deep C++ and architecture experience. Occasional international travel is possible in this position.