Embedded CPU Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Beaverton, OR
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24 days ago

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TL;DR · Embedded CPU Architect, Platform Architecture

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Join the Platform Architecture team as an Embedded CPU Architect to drive performance optimization for Apple’s embedded CPUs used in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other products. You will analyze embedded workloads such as real-time processing, audio DSP, always-on scenarios, and ML inference, collaborating with software teams to identify bottlenecks and propose architectural enhancements that balance power efficiency and area constraints. Utilizing performance simulation environments and scripting languages like Python or Perl for analysis, you will develop tools and infrastructure to support data-driven decisions, working closely with CPU designers to implement optimizations while ensuring feasibility within design limitations. This role requires a background in CPU architecture, experience with ARM, RISC-V, or x86 ISAs, and proficiency in C/C++. Ideal candidates have expertise in microarchitecture areas such as branch prediction and pipeline optimization, along with knowledge of embedded ML workloads and low-power design techniques.

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C Python ARM RISC-V x86 Perl SIMD branch_prediction pipeline_optimization memory_hierarchy embedded_ML_inference_engines real_time_operating_systems power_performance_trade_offs system_level_power_management low_power_design_techniques performance_simulation_environments CPU_microarchitecture

What you'll do

  • Analyze performance characteristics of embedded workloads including real-time processing, audio DSP, always-on scenarios, and ML inference.
  • Identify bottlenecks in existing microarchitectures and propose optimization strategies for performance, power efficiency, and area.
  • Collaborate with software teams to understand unique use case requirements across different environments.
  • Translate insights into actionable improvements for CPU designs and the software stack.
  • Develop and refine analysis tools and infrastructure for data-driven architectural decisions.
  • Work closely with CPU design team to implement proposed optimizations while balancing tradeoffs.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Experience with CPU architecture and microarchitecture
  • Proficiency in performance simulation environments and workload optimization
  • Expertise in ARM, RISC-V, or x86 instruction set architectures
  • Programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python or Perl
  • Deep understanding of power-performance trade-offs in CPU designs
  • Experience with embedded ML workloads and system-level optimizations

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