Control Software Engineer - Platform Architecture

Performance Control Software Engineer - Platform Architecture

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Platform Architecture is looking for a Performance Control Software Engineer to measure, analyze and control the relationship between power and performance in Apple’s most advanced systems. In this position, you will study the execution of workloads on Apple silicon across all Apple platforms and leverage that understanding to invent new operating system performance control features. You will design and conduct performance experiments, create instrumentation and data visualizations, prototype innovative in‑kernel performance control algorithms, collaborate with teams ranging from the core operating system through user‑facing applications, and productize the software that controls the performance of every workload executed on hundreds of millions of Apple products around the world.

• Participate in the design, prototyping, implementation and code review of kernel features related to performance control, power management and scheduling.
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize execution efficiency and the effects of physical constraints such as temperature or power delivery.
• Use excellent empirical methodology to illuminate power–performance tradeoffs.
• Influence a broad cross‑functional audience spanning processor architecture, silicon engineering, system integration, OS development and application software performance evaluation.
• Find opportunities to improve the measurement and control capabilities of Apple silicon.

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or similar engineering degree.
• Academic or practical experience with operating system design and implementation.

• MS in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering or similar engineering degree.
• Kernel software development experience in C or C++.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and hardware performance monitoring instrumentation.
• Userland software development experience in environments such as C, C++, Swift or Python.

Apple employee compensation: base pay range is between $129,300 and $225,300, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in discretionary employee stock programs. They may receive restricted stock unit awards and purchase Apple stock at a discount via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. This role might also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right, and this commitment is reflected in our culture, benefits and digital tools. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants.