CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posted: 158 days ago
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TL;DR · CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, Platform Architecture

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The CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, Platform Architecture joins the CPU Architecture and Performance Team to serve as a critical interface between hardware, system, and software teams. This role focuses on driving advanced exploration for next-generation CPU architectures by profiling and analyzing existing and emerging workloads within CPU and SoC simulation environments. The successful candidate will develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools, create visual extensions for data analysis, and automate performance infrastructure across simulators and prototype devices. To guide roadmap decisions, the role requires developing expertise in fields like machine learning and AR/VR. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, and scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or JavaScript. The position demands deep knowledge of CPU micro-architecture, common performance benchmarks, OS internals, and compiler technology to optimize code for future hardware designs.

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C C++ Python Perl JavaScript CPU Architecture Micro-architecture SoC Performance Analysis Compiler Technology OS Internals Data Analysis 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.
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 hardware evaluation.
Identify hardware advancement opportunities by developing expertise in emerging 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.
Experience with common performance benchmarks.
MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field (preferred).
20+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree.

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