CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted
101 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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TL;DR · CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture

The CPU Performance & 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 focuses on driving advanced exploration for next-generation CPU architectures by profiling and analyzing existing and emerging workloads within simulation environments and on prototype devices. The engineer 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 responsibilities include identifying hardware advancement opportunities in fields like machine learning and AR/VR while collaborating with software developers to optimize code. Required skills include expertise in CPU micro-architecture, C, C++, and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or JavaScript. The role also leverages knowledge of OS internals, compiler technology, and common performance benchmarks.

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 in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • Knowledge of common performance benchmarks, OS internals, and compiler technology (preferred).
  • Knowledge of visual/UI or data analysis frameworks and modern AI tools (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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