Pre-silicon Compute and ML Framework Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted
19 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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TL;DR · Pre-silicon Compute and ML Framework Manager

The Pre-silicon Compute and ML Framework Manager joins the Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning team to lead, support, and grow a specialized engineering team. This role focuses on API design and development across Metal and Metal compute frameworks while performing performance analysis for upcoming hardware features in future Apple Silicon GPUs. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to propose and evaluate hardware features from emulation through silicon, ensuring the software roadmap includes state-of-the-art capabilities. Key responsibilities include guiding the team to create simplified APIs that leverage new hardware features and contributing to the bring-up of new chips and products. Required expertise includes C/C++ programming, computer architecture, operating systems, and GPU compute APIs like Metal, CUDA, or OpenCL. The role also requires familiarity with machine learning fundamentals and frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, and CoreML.

What you'll do

  • Lead and grow the Pre-silicon Compute Framework team to deliver software for compute and ML technologies.
  • Direct the design of APIs that enable developers to utilize new hardware features efficiently.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and evaluate hardware features for new silicon generations.
  • Perform performance analysis across Metal and Metal compute frameworks for future Apple Silicon GPUs.
  • Contribute to the bring-up of new chips and products using new GPU technologies.
  • Manage the software roadmap from emulation through final silicon production.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 2 to 3 years of experience as a manager or lead.
  • Practical experience with at least one GPU compute API such as Metal, CUDA, or OpenCL.
  • Understanding of machine learning fundamentals and familiarity with ML frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or CoreML.
  • Knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming.
  • Strong background in C/C++ programming.
  • Experience defining, planning, and executing complex projects involving partnership with multiple teams (preferred).
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership, decision making, and familiarity with Apple framework design patterns (preferred).

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