Hardware/Software Modeling and Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
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JOB TITLE: Hardware/Software Modeling and Validation Engineer The Hardware/Software Modeling and Validation Engineer joins the Silicon Modeling and Development Team within the Graphics and Compute Technologies organization. This role involves building accurate models to project the performance and power of future silicon platforms across mobile, desktop, and data center devices. You will model emerging use cases in graphics, games, media, and machine learning, spanning software stacks including drivers, firmware, and frameworks. Daily responsibilities include capturing and simulating device traces, profiling use cases on current silicon, and correlating models against measurements to close error sources. The position requires proficiency in Python and strong software engineering skills. You must possess a deep understanding of computer architecture, including processing units, interconnects, and memory hierarchies, to influence the design of next-generation hardware platforms.

Skills

Python Computer Architecture SoC GPU NPU CPU Performance Modeling Simulation Firmware Drivers Machine Learning Validation Methodologies System-on-Chip

What you'll do

Build models of applications, platforms, and software stacks to project performance of future products.
Capture, analyze, and simulate device traces on hardware models.
Profile use cases on current silicon to understand SoC utilization and validate against performance goals.
Correlate models against measurements on current silicon to identify and close sources of error.
Define technical requirements for future products based on performance analysis results.
Develop abstract performance models from performance counters and other measurements.

What we're looking for

Technical BS/MS/PhD or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of proven industry or research experience in building performance models for CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, or other hardware accelerators.
Experience validating hardware and software against performance goals using measured data from test systems.
Strong software engineering skills and excellent proficiency in Python.
Deep understanding of computer architecture, including processing units, interconnects, and memory hierarchies in modern SoCs.
Ability to build abstract performance models from performance counters and measurements to characterize platform performance.
Strong data reasoning skills, including the ability to design experiments, analyze data, and present results.
Hands-on experience in graphics/media/games pipelines, system software, or building simulation technologies (preferred).