Silicon Validation Software Engineer: GPU IP Validation and Integration

7 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Apple Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled GPU Validation Software Engineer to join our team at Apple. As a key member of our software engineering team, you will be responsible for developing graphics validation software and integrating it into our system level test environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop shaders that stress the GPU and cause high bandwidth traffic to and from the memory subsystem.
  • Apply your deep understanding of GPU architecture to write tests that stress the pipeline and exercise the interaction between the GPU and different IP blocks on the SoC.
  • Use driver and firmware APIs to compile shaders and prime operations to move data around in the SoC using the GPU threads/SIMD groups.
  • Understand and debug SoC software and hardware issues, and perform system level validation.
Requirements
  • Experience with Graphics, OpenGL, and CUDA.
  • Experience with image processing, memory hierarchies, and compilers.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Proficient in Python and GNU Make.
  • Deep understanding of compute systems, operating systems, and computer architecture.
  • Passionate about writing code close to the hardware, and debugging.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in SoC system level validation and debugging of SoC software and hardware issues.
  • You enjoy the validation mentality: meticulous, curious, and persistent.
  • Understanding of the Display pipeline is a plus.
Education and Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.

Additional Requirements

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.



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