Apple · 10 hours ago
CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $318K/yr
20+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovation and commitment to excellence. They are seeking a highly motivated CPU Performance Architect to join their CPU Architecture and Performance Team, focusing on advancing CPU micro-architecture and optimizing performance for next generation devices. The role involves collaborating with designers to analyze workloads, identify bottlenecks, and improve CPU architecture.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with experienced CPU designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess the feasibility of ideas through modeling and refine those ideas to make them implementable
Analyze specific single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data driven decisions and look for ways to boost the productivity of the entire team
Qualification
Required
BS degree
Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture
Experience conceiving novel performance ideas using micro-architecture knowledge and performance bottleneck analysis on relevant workloads
Experience working with design and implementation teams to iterate on ideas to solve timing and power efficiency challenges and fit them into system constraints
Experience in performance and/or power simulation environments, such as taking ideas from concept to C/C++ simulator implementation
Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python
Preferred
20+ years of relevant industry experience
MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
Knowledge in software design patterns
Familiarity with SIMD and vector architectures
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies
Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to work through ambiguities
Communication, influence and negotiation skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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