Apple · 2 months ago
Apple Silicon GPU Driver Engineer - Performance
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yrApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. The Apple Silicon GPU Driver Performance team is responsible for ensuring great GPU performance across Apple's product line, involving collaboration with hardware teams and performance analysis of GPU workloads. The role focuses on developing technology for optimizing GPU performance and interacting with various software and hardware teams.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Tim Cook
CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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