CPU Performance Optimization Engineer

1 week ago

Beaverton, Oregon, United States Apple Full time
Summary

The evolution of modern system-on-chip (SoC) designs has significantly transformed the development landscape for both hardware and software. It is essential to comprehend the perspectives of software developers during hardware design, just as it is crucial for software developers to grasp how their applications can effectively leverage the capabilities of contemporary iPhone, iPad, and Mac hardware. Professionals who possess expertise in both domains and thrive at the intersection of hardware and software are invaluable, particularly at Apple. The Apple CPU Architecture and Performance Team is on the lookout for highly motivated and self-directed engineers eager to engage in this intersection, especially those with aspirations to cultivate domain expertise in emerging fields such as AI. Candidates should have a profound understanding of CPU architecture and a desire to collaborate with a world-class team focused on CPU, SoC, and software development.

Description

This team spearheads advanced exploration for next-generation CPU architectures. As a member, you will serve as the liaison between the CPU team, system teams, and various software teams at Apple. Our approach is data-driven, emphasizing real user workloads (both current and forthcoming), ensuring that your contributions will inform optimizations and shape the future direction of CPUs. Concurrently, you will collaborate with software developers to refine code for our CPU designs and roadmap. Your responsibilities will encompass:
  • Profiling and analyzing existing and emerging workloads, implementing them in CPU/SoC simulation environments.
  • Developing and maintaining performance and trace analysis tools.
  • Creating and implementing visual extensions to facilitate data analysis for internal use and for various software partners at Apple.
  • Executing and analyzing workloads on simulators and prototype devices while working on the development and automation of performance analysis infrastructure.
  • Acquiring domain expertise in emerging fields (e.g., ML, AR/VR) to identify hardware advancement opportunities and assist software teams in optimizing for our devices.
  • Profiling and analyzing workloads in potential new product areas to guide CPU roadmap decisions.

Key Qualifications
  • B.S. and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in CPU performance analysis, along with familiarity with associated tools.
  • In-depth understanding of CPU architecture and micro-architecture.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in object-oriented programming with C and C++.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, requiring strong communication, influence, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent technical documentation capabilities.
  • Familiarity with visual/UI or data analysis frameworks is a plus.
  • Understanding of OS internals and compiler technology is advantageous.

Education & Experience

B.S. and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience. An M.S. or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Apple is an equal opportunity employer 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.

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