Description

Description

You will have responsibilities for developing the SoC level solutions that drive the architecture of Apple's future System-on-Chips. Your work will be highly visible and critical to delivering the best performance and power efficiency in Apple's future products. You will be expected to collaborate with all the hardware and software teams that are part of Apple's SoC development: • C++ performance modeling of proposed architectural solutions and features. • Writing architectural specification documents in collaboration with engineers across different disciplines. • Gathering, analyzing, and validating measured and simulated results to compare architectural design alternatives. • Working with the multi-functional teams to develop architectural solutions. • Improving Apple's modeling platform by developing APIs, tools, and optimal standard examples that can be used throughout the company. • Carefully analyzing and presenting results to enable data specific architecture/design. • Measuring and analyzing existing SOC and workloads. • Some international travel is required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree
• Knowledge of memory controller techniques for different memory technologies such as DDRx and LPDDRx
• C/C++ programming skills
• Understanding of one or more of the following: CPU, GPU, Camera/Video, or Machine Learning hardware accelerator memory access patterns and usage of system caches.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in CS, EE, or related field
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of QoS solutions for SoCs
• Ability to conduct performance architecture and microarchitecture modeling and studies
• Python skills
• Experience contributing to a SoC design project at the micro-architectural or RTL level
• Communication skills
• Expertise in cooperative code development using a revision control system such as GIT

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 $212,000 and $318,400, 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 .