CPU Research Scientist - Platform Architecture

Apple

3.7

(120)

Beaverton, OR

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    Position summary

    ottlenecks and drive improvements to performance through architectural and microarchitectural enhancements - Set direction for next-generation high performance CPU's in such areas as: branch prediction, instruction/data prefetching, memory subsystem, or other CPU areas - Build the right tools suited for performance analysis so that you can parse through the noise and focus on the real challenges - Apply AI/ML techniques as both a tool for exploration and for CPU algorithmic feature improvement - Conduct continuous research into one or more CPU areas, brainstorm ideas, and model ideas in a performance simulator to refine and prove their utility - Present analysis/findings to guide CPU architecture and design teams on features that should be implemented in future CPU's - Work cross-functionally with software and system partners - Provide recommendations and influence the roadmap for future Apple CPU's used in iPhone, iPad, and Mac systems

    Minimum Qualifications

    • B.S. degree

    • Familiarity with CPU architecture or microarchitecture concepts

    • Research experience and knowledge of CPU microarchitecture or AI/ML literature

    • Programming experience in either Python or C/C++

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Expertise in one or more disciplines within CPU architecture: branch prediction, instruction or data prefetching, value prediction, caching policies, etc.

    • Ability to identify performance bottlenecks in workloads in effort to craft ideas to solve them and ability to implement those ideas in a performance simulator

    • Experience applying traditional or state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to novel problems. Knowledge of model development and tuning a plus

    • Knowledge and experience with common industry performance benchmarks and workloads

    • 10+ years of relevant experience

    • PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a focus in Computer Architecture

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    • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

  • 66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 66% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Company commitment that women earn the same as men performing similar work includes no salary history disclosure policy.
  • Apple University creates classes, seminars, and tools to help employees understand Apple’s culture, organization, and values.
  • Whether you donate time or money, Apple will match charitable contributions up to $10,000 a year.