GPU Benchmark Analysis Architect

GPU Benchmark Analysis Architect

At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison, drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and develop forward-looking prototype systems and software. Our team is responsible for improving Apple silicon and Apple products through targeted analysis of GPU workloads and proposing improvements at all aspects of the GPU subsystem. In this role, you will analyze existing and new workloads to identify performance bottlenecks in the hardware and/or software architecture and implementation. Working with your colleagues, you will address performance limitations and provide recommendations for Apple hardware and software improvements. In addition to working directly with developers, you will identify patterns of current and emerging workloads, analyze their performance on Apple silicon, provide feedback to the silicon and software teams for potential improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 20+ years of work experience in GPU software performance optimization
• Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals
• Background in software engineering, performance analysis tools, methods, and the performance optimization process
• Experience and proficiency in some of the C/C++ family programming languages, and scripting languages such as Python
• Experience and proficiency with all popular high level graphics APIs
• Experience in software development for GPUs
• Experience with AI, graphics, or other GPU performance benchmarks and workloads

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 $212,000 and $386,300, 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. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.