Apple · 3 months ago
Driver Performance Validation Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is looking for a talented Performance Engineer to join their Graphics, Games and Machine Learning organization. The role involves driving validation and performance analysis efforts on new SoCs, ensuring proper workload representation, and validating GPU performance on silicon. The engineer will also build tools for validating GPU performance, collaborate with various teams, and identify performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Help to build the tools and infrastructure that we use for validating GPU performance at scale
Learn how our GPUs work and perform at a foundational level
Collaborate closely with architecture, hardware design, and driver engineers to debug complex issues and drive solutions
Identify performance bottlenecks, regressions, and opportunities for optimization across the software stack
Help inform our future hardware roadmap
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience in performance analysis, hardware validation, or a similar role
Strong understanding of computer system architecture, with an emphasis on GPU architecture
Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python (preferred), Perl, or Bash
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
A passion for GPU performance, graphics technologies, and high-performance computing
Preferred
Hands-on experience with GPU performance profiling and debugging tools (e.g., Nsight, RGP, GPA, RenderDoc)
Familiarity with modern graphics APIs (e.g., Metal, Vulkan, DirectX 12)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) or other cloud-based solutions for test infrastructure
Knowledge of system-level power and thermal management and its impact on performance
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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Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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