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The System Performance Architecture team is responsible for all aspects of performance spanning hardware (CPU, GPU, DRAM, storage), software (OS, drivers, applications), and other system characteristics (thermals, power, acoustics). This spans performance modeling, guiding architecture tradeoffs, performance verification, performance debug, and workload characterization.

Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the value we add in future product designs.

Come join us!

Description

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Software Prototyping Engineer to define the future of Apple Silicon platforms. This position is a multi-disciplinary engineering role encompassing software development, computer system design, and workload analysis. The candidate will spearhead prototyping efforts around emerging workflows (including AI/ML, gaming, consumer, and developer domains) to influence the next generation of Apple products.","responsibilities":"Implement software prototypes of emerging workflows in the AI/ML, gaming, consumer, and developer domains.

Collaborate with System Architecture and Software Engineering teams on workflow definition and feasibility analysis.

Drive workload optimization and debugging efforts to understand software and operating system bottlenecks in workflows.

Develop and improve internal tooling infrastructure around workload data collection (including power, performance, thermal management, memory management, and battery life).

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in EE/Computer Engineering or equivalent of relevant working experience is preferred

Exposure to Camera, Filesystem, and Networking software stacks.

Experience with GPU APIs (e.g., Metal, OpenGL, OpenCL).

Understanding of macOS power, thermal, and battery management algorithms.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences across hardware and software teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in EE or Computer Engineering and minimum 6 years of industry experience in Computer Architecture, performance analysis, or hardware modeling

Experience with macOS, iOS, and/or iPadOS

Experience with PnP (Power and Performance) analysis and telemetry

Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Swift

Experience in software engineering, workload profiling, analysis, and debugging

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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