Embedded CPU Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Beaverton, OR
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24 days ago

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The Embedded CPU Engineer role at the Platform Architecture team involves driving performance optimization for Apple’s embedded CPUs used in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other products. This senior position requires deep analysis of embedded workloads to identify bottlenecks and propose enhancements that balance power efficiency and area constraints. Key responsibilities include collaborating with software engineers and designers to explore ISA extensions and microarchitecture improvements, developing simulation tools, and iterating on design ideas within technical limitations. The ideal candidate has a background in CPU architecture, experience with performance analysis environments like ARM or RISC-V, and proficiency in C/C++ along with scripting languages such as Python for automation. Knowledge of embedded ML workloads, SIMD architectures, and real-time operating systems is preferred, emphasizing the role’s focus on innovative solutions to complex hardware challenges.

Skills

C C++ Python Perl ARM RISC-V x86 Simulation environments Performance analysis tools Branch prediction Prefetching Pipeline optimization Datapath Memory hierarchy SIMD Vector architectures Compiler infrastructure Real-time operating systems Power-performance trade-offs System-level power management Low-power design techniques

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 balancing performance, power efficiency, and area constraints.
  • Collaborate with software teams to understand unique use case requirements for each environment.
  • Translate findings into actionable improvements for both hardware and software designs.
  • Develop and refine analysis tools and infrastructure to support data-driven architectural decisions.
  • Work closely with CPU design team to implement proposed enhancements while ensuring feasibility within power, timing, and area constraints.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with CPU architecture and microarchitecture
  • Proficiency in performance simulation environments and workload optimization
  • Knowledge of ARM, RISC-V, x86 instruction set architectures
  • Programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python or Perl
  • Expertise in CPU microarchitecture areas such as branch prediction and pipeline optimization
  • Experience with embedded ML workloads, SIMD architectures, and compiler toolchain development

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