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Apple · 4 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 innovative products. The CPU Platform Architecture team is seeking a CPU Performance Modeling Engineer to optimize CPU and cache micro-architecture, analyze performance bottlenecks, and collaborate on next-generation CPU designs for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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Responsibilities

Define and optimize CPU and cache micro-architecture
Identify performance bottlenecks and evaluate ideas to address them
Engage with experienced CPU and SoC designers in micro-architecture and RTL
Assess the feasibility of ideas through modeling, refine ideas and model correlation, and seed new ideas
Analyze specific single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions
Boost the productivity of the entire team

Qualification

CPU architectureMicro-architectureC/C++ programmingPythonPerformance simulationMemory subsystemObject-oriented programmingData structuresAlgorithmsResearch-driven environmentUncertainty navigation

Required

BS degree
Knowledge of CPU or SOC architecture and micro-architecture
Coding skills, including object-oriented programming with C/C++
Experience in a scripting language such as Perl or Python

Preferred

Knowledge of memory latency tolerance techniques or other aspects of CPU memory subsystem (i.e. prefetching, caching policies)
Familiarity with performance simulation environments
MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
Familiarity with SIMD, vector, or accelerator architectures
Familiarity with MP performance
Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to navigate through ambiguities
Experience in a research-driven environment

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
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https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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