Description

Description

The team is seeking an engineer who will be responsible for helping to develop the technology which helps make Apple Silicon GPUs blazingly fast. The ideal candidate will have a passion for squeezing the best possible performance out of the GPU, and enjoys interacting with the low level details of the GPU architecture.

Responsibilities

• Driving GPU performance analysis investigations across multiple domains and use cases including AI/ML, GPGPU, gaming, and rendering workloads
• Working with internal GPU hardware and software teams to define and drive a roadmap that continues to deliver best in class performance and performance profiling capabilities.
• Developing tools and frameworks to support internal and external developers with performance analysis on Apple Silicon GPUs.
• Working with 1st and 3rd party developers to optimize their GPU applications, algorithms, and shaders to achieve the best possible performance on Apple platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent programming skills and knowledge of C/C++
• GPU programming with Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, Direct Compute, OpenGL, or OpenCL
• Interest in diagnosing and fixing GPU performance issues
• Excellent software design and problem solving skills
• Excellent system debugging skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across multiple audiences to explain analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on all levels of the software stack, including the application layer, system frameworks, and operating system a plus
• Experience developing device drivers for high performance hardware a plus
• In-depth knowledge of CPU or GPU architectures a plus
• Game development experience on PC/console a plus

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .