Performance Modeling Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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139 days ago
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TL;DR · Performance Modeling Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

As a Performance Modeling Software Engineer, Platform Architecture, you will join the system-on-chip performance team within the Hardware Technologies organization. You will be responsible for developing high-performance C++ software models that translate design space studies into actionable data to drive hardware designs. Your daily work involves managing the full lifecycle of performance modeling, from early architectural exploration to post-silicon correlation, while ensuring simulator maintainability and flexibility for architects. You will build APIs for non-expert developers, train AI agents on idiomatic code, and develop data analysis pipelines and visualization methodologies. The role requires proficiency in C++, Python, and core software engineering principles like data structures and algorithms. This position addresses the technical challenge of creating a seamless cache and memory system to integrate CPUs, GPUs, Machine Learning, Camera, Display, and Connectivity components onto integrated chips.

What you'll do

  • Translate hardware design space studies into high-performance C++ software models.
  • Develop and maintain performance modeling infrastructure for SoC architecture exploration.
  • Create accessible APIs for use by non-expert C++ developers across the organization.
  • Structure the codebase to be compatible with AI-assisted development tools and reasoning.
  • Build data analysis pipelines, visualization methodologies, and continuous regression testing systems.
  • Run performance simulations and perform detailed analysis of the resulting data.
  • Ensure simulator code is optimized for maintainability, performance, and architectural flexibility.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • A Master's or PhD in CS, EE, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with hardware architecture and design issues is required.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python programming is required.
  • Knowledge of computer architecture and software engineering principles is required.
  • Experience with data structures and algorithms is required.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
  • Experience with architectural, micro-architectural performance modeling is preferred.

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