Swift Optimiser Engineer

Apple

3.7

(120)

London, United Kingdom

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    Position summary

    lows it to produce compact, performant results for every kind of code. Our team works closely with Swift users to identify issues that impact their code and find ways to steadily improve the compiler optimizations. We also work closely with the Swift language evolution process, both to influence the language design to ensure it can be effectively optimized and to develop new optimizations to support new language concepts. You will: * Triage and reproduce issue reports from Swift users * Identify the root causes of performance or code size problems in compiled code * Design and implement Optimizer improvements * Collaborate on long-term architectural improvements to our compiler pipeline In the process, you will be deeply involved in the continuing evolution of the Swift language, runtime, and associated software stack. Over time, we will expect you to develop a deep understanding and ownership of some key pieces of our software architecture and expand your collaboration with domain experts across the entire language implementation. As part of the Swift Performance effort, you will benefit from: * A supportive and tight-knit team * Technical and career mentorship * Access to experts across all areas of modern hardware and software development * A robust benefits package and a healthy work-life balance

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Understanding of compiler implementation

    • Comfortable with modern C++ development

    • Experience analyzing software performance and code size

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Familiarity with ARM64 assembly language
    • Knowledge of Swift language is a plus
    • Knowledge of other programming languages is a plus
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Excellent software engineering, testing, and debugging ability
    • Positive and respectful attitude in a diverse environment

    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.