CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Location: Austin, TX
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TL;DR · CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

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The CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture joins the CPU Architecture and Performance Team to bridge the gap between hardware and software development. This role involves profiling and analyzing existing and emerging workloads, such as ML and AR/VR, within CPU and SoC simulation environments to guide future CPU roadmap decisions. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining performance and trace analysis tools, creating visual extensions for data analysis, and automating performance analysis infrastructure. The engineer will work with software teams to optimize code for specific CPU designs. Required technical skills include experience with CPU architecture, micro-architecture, and performance analysis tools. Candidates must possess object-oriented programming experience in C and C++, along with proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Javascript.

Skills

CPU Architecture Micro-architecture C C++ Python Perl JavaScript SoC ML AR/VR Performance Analysis Compiler Technology OS Internals Data Analysis Frameworks Simulation

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.
Implement 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 to streamline data collection.
Develop domain expertise in emerging fields like ML and AR/VR to identify hardware advancement opportunities.
Analyze workloads in new product areas to guide CPU roadmap decisions.
Work with software developers 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).
10+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
Knowledge of OS internals, compiler technology, and common performance benchmarks (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree.