Performance Modeling Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$150,400–$225,300 / yr
Posted
161 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $188k
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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 and infrastructure to support the design of future device architectures. Your daily work involves translating design space studies into code, managing the full lifecycle of performance modeling from early exploration to post-silicon correlation, and building data analysis pipelines with visualization methodologies and continuous regression testing. You will utilize C++, Python, and advanced knowledge of data structures and algorithms to build tools for hardware architects. The role focuses on solving complex challenges in SoC IP and chip-level architecture, specifically ensuring that memory systems and various components like CPUs, GPUs, and Machine Learning units work seamlessly together through robust simulation and performance modeling.

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 developers across the organization.
  • Structure codebases 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 maintainability and flexibility to allow hardware architects to iterate quickly.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • An MS or PhD in CS, EE, or a related field is preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience are preferred.
  • Experience in hardware architecture and design issues is required.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python programming is required.
  • Knowledge of computer architecture, software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms is required.
  • Experience with multi-paradigm software development in C++ and multi-language programming environments is preferred.
  • Experience with architectural or micro-architectural performance modeling is preferred.

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