System Performance Architect: Hardware-Software Optimizer

Description

Performance Analysis, System Architecture, Performance Measurement, Debugging, Optimization, Power Management, Thermal Management, Firmware, C++, Python, Workload Curation, System Performance, Hardware Analysis, Software Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind ofwonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of thosepeople and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. Are you up for the challenge?

Our System Performance Architecture group includes a team of interdisciplinary Performance Architects, Engineers, Software Engineers, andexpert content creation Professionals who explore actual production workflows and everyday use cases to enhance and improve customer experiences on current and future systems. Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate aboutwhat we do and the value we add in future product designs. Come join us!

As a System Performance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance excellence of Mac and iPad systems under development. You will be responsible for in-depth performance analysis of various workloads, from the high-level Software APIs to the low-level micro-architectural details of the hardware. Experience with system level performance spanning hardware (CPU, GPU, DRAM, storage), software (OS drivers, applications), and other system characteristics include thermals, power and acoustics is beneficial.

You will be in charge of presenting findings and providing insights to our executive leaders in cooperation with a vast network of cross functional partners on both the software, hardware and silicon teams. As a member of the Workflow Engineering team, you will also be responsible for continuously curating and defining this selection of workloads of interest that represent our customers for various market segments, including but not limited to content creators, gamers, developers, and everyday consumers.

Bachelor’s Degree in EE or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of industry experience in performance analysis across System Architecture, hands‑on experience in performance measurement, analysis, debug and optimization. Experience with power and thermal management technologies and firmware. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python and ability to learn new languages as needed.

Master’s Degree in EE/Computer Engineering and minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis across all of System Architecture. Experience in OS, drivers and framework development is a plus. Passionate about learning new things from deep technical topics to user workflows. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. Good communication and presentation skills.