CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Beaverton, OR
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101 days ago
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TL;DR · CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

The CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture joins the CPU Architecture and Performance Team to serve as a critical interface between hardware, system, and software teams. This role involves profiling and analyzing existing and emerging workloads within CPU and SoC simulation environments to guide future architecture decisions. The engineer will develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools, create visual extensions for data analysis, and automate performance infrastructure on simulators and prototype devices. Key responsibilities include identifying hardware advancement opportunities in fields like machine learning and augmented reality while assisting software teams with code optimization. Required skills include expertise in CPU micro-architecture, C, C++, and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or JavaScript. The role focuses on the technical intersection of hardware and software to optimize performance for modern client and server systems.

What you'll do

  • Profile and analyze existing and emerging workloads within CPU and SoC simulation environments.
  • Develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools.
  • Create visual extensions to assist internal teams and software partners with data analysis.
  • Run and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices.
  • Automate performance analysis infrastructure for various hardware platforms.
  • Identify hardware advancement opportunities by developing expertise in fields like ML, AR, and VR.
  • Analyze workloads in new product areas to guide CPU roadmap decisions.
  • Collaborate with software teams to optimize code for specific CPU designs and roadmaps.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture.
  • Object-oriented programming experience with C and C++.
  • Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Javascript.
  • Experience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools.
  • MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge of common performance benchmarks, OS internals, compiler technology, and modern AI tools (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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