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Apple · 5 months ago

CPU Performance Modeling Engineer, Platform Architecture

positionSanta Clara, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$127K/yr - $191K/yr

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovation and commitment to excellence. They are seeking a highly motivated CPU Performance Modeling Engineer to join their CPU Architecture and Performance Team, where the role focuses on modeling advanced CPU microarchitecture and collaborating with designers to ensure model accuracy for critical design decisions.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Modeling advanced CPU microarchitecture pipelines, novel performance ideas and features in our high-fidelity cycle-accurate performance simulator and assessing their effectiveness
Collaborate closely with RTL designers and performance verification engineers to ensure the model’s accuracy in both functional and performance aspects
Maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions and explore ways to enhance team productivity

Qualification

CPU microarchitecturePerformance simulationC/C++ programmingScripting languagesDigital logic designCPU performance modelingOS internalsInfluence skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

BS degree
Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals
Familiarity with performance simulation environments
Coding skills including object-oriented programming with C and C++
Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python

Preferred

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Knowledge of digital logic design, CPU architecture, and microarchitecture
Experience in CPU performance modeling, RTL design, or CPU verification, or equivalent coursework at the advanced level
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies
Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to walk through ambiguities
Communication, influence and negotiation skills

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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