GPU IP Validation Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Apple Full time
Overview

As a key member of our Silicon Technologies division, you will play a crucial role in the design and production of cutting-edge, high-performance processors and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. Your expertise will help ensure that our products deliver the seamless and efficient performance that our customers expect. You will collaborate with a diverse team of software engineers specializing in various domains such as graphics, video processing, and embedded systems to develop and integrate graphics validation software into comprehensive system-level testing environments.

Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be on crafting shaders that challenge the GPU and generate significant bandwidth traffic to and from the memory subsystem. You will leverage your profound knowledge of GPU architecture to create tests that push the limits of the pipeline and evaluate the interactions between the GPU and various IP components within the SoC. Utilizing essential driver and firmware APIs, you will compile shaders and optimize operations for data movement within the SoC using GPU threads and SIMD groups. A solid understanding of the GPU memory hierarchy, including Shared and Global memory, will be vital. Additionally, you will troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to the SoC and conduct thorough system-level validation.

Essential Qualifications
  • Proficient in Graphics programming, OpenGL, and CUDA
  • Experienced in image processing, memory architectures, and compiler design
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++
  • Ability to implement and execute ML/LLM workloads for GPU performance characterization
  • Skilled in Python and GNU Make
  • Comprehensive understanding of compute systems, operating systems, and computer architecture
  • Enthusiastic about low-level coding and debugging
  • Extensive experience in SoC system-level validation and troubleshooting of software and hardware issues
  • Possess a validation mindset: detail-oriented, inquisitive, and tenacious
  • Familiarity with the Display pipeline is advantageous
Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree is required, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in silicon validation software engineering or a related field.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits
  • At Apple, base pay is just one aspect of our total compensation package, which is determined within a defined range. This structure allows for growth as you advance in your role. The base pay range for this position is between $135,400 and $250,600, influenced by your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Employees at Apple have the opportunity to participate in stock programs, including discretionary restricted stock unit awards and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a variety of discounts on products and services are also included. Additionally, we offer reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to career advancement at Apple. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments, as well as relocation assistance.

    Note: Apple’s benefits, compensation, and stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  • Apple is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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