CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $216,200–$324,800 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect

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The CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, 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. You will develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools, implement visual extensions for data analysis, and automate performance analysis infrastructure. The position requires expertise in CPU architecture, micro-architecture, and performance benchmarks. Candidates must possess object-oriented programming experience in C and C++, along with proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Javascript. The work focuses on optimizing code for specific CPU designs and identifying hardware advancement opportunities through data-driven analysis of real user workloads.

Skills

CPU Architecture Micro-architecture C C++ Python Perl Javascript SoC ML Performance Analysis Compiler Technology OS Internals Data Analysis Simulators

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 with internal and external 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.
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.