CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$216,200–$324,800 / yr
Posted
158 days ago
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TL;DR · CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, Platform Architecture

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 simulation environments and prototype devices. The successful candidate will develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools, create visual extensions for data analysis, and automate performance infrastructure to guide future CPU roadmap decisions. Key technical requirements include expertise in CPU micro-architecture, C, C++, and scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Javascript. The role addresses the challenge of optimizing code for specific hardware designs while identifying advancement opportunities in emerging fields such as machine learning, augmented reality, and virtual reality to improve overall system performance.

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 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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