GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $142,300–$214,300 / yr
Posted: 101 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

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The GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer joins the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling team to drive advanced exploration for next-generation GPU architectures in iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. This role involves creating and maintaining C++ code to model the software stack for future GPUs while implementing Metal APIs to interact with functional and performance models. The engineer will develop a custom driver stack to support modern workloads involving ray tracing and mesh shading, while also implementing various graphics and compute APIs within the model itself. Collaborating with architects, compiler engineers, and software teams, the individual will assess hardware feasibility and run performance experiments. Required skills include C++ proficiency, GPU driver implementation experience, and familiarity with Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL to solve complex architectural tuning and research challenges for high-performance graphics systems.

Skills

C++ Metal DirectX Vulkan OpenGL GPU Architecture Ray Tracing Mesh Shading Performance Modeling ISS Simulators Compilers Operating Systems Compute APIs

What you'll do

Develop and maintain C++ code modeling the software stack for next-generation GPUs.
Implement Metal APIs to interact with functional and performance models of the GPU.
Build a custom driver stack to support modern workloads like ray tracing and mesh shading.
Integrate functional and performance aspects of various graphics and compute APIs into the model.
Conduct performance experiments and analyze results to evaluate new hardware and software features.
Assess the feasibility of new architectural features in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
Improve GPU simulators used for research, performance analysis, and architectural tuning.

What we're looking for

Proficiency in developing software using C++.
Experience with GPU driver implementation.
Familiarity with one or more graphics APIs, such as Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL.
MS or PhD degree (preferred).
3+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
Knowledge of drivers and implementation details of graphics and compute APIs (preferred).
Familiarity with GPU performance models, ISS simulators, compilers, operating systems, and GPU/CPU architecture (preferred).

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