System Performance Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

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 including thermals, power and acoustics is beneficial.

You will present findings and insights to executive leaders in collaboration with cross‑functional partners across software, hardware, and silicon teams. You will also curate and define workloads that represent customers across diverse market segments, including 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, debugging 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

Base pay range: $147,400 to $272,100, commensurate with skills, qualifications, experience and location.

In addition to base pay, Apple employees may become shareholders through discretionary stock programs, may purchase stock at a discount, and may receive bonuses and commissions. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical & dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain tuition and education expenses
• Potential discretionary bonuses, commissions and relocation assistance

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.