Apple · 2 months ago
GPU Architect
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. As a GPU Micro-Architect, you will define and optimize the architecture of next-generation Apple GPUs, collaborating with a team to enhance performance and efficiency.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Define new micro-architectures and optimize existing ones
Analyze specific workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Collaborate to improve processes and boost team productivity
Qualification
Required
We are looking for candidates with a BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Strong background in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures
Experience specifying micro-architectures
We believe that there is power in teams working together so you must have strong communication, influence, and negotiation skills
You will be setting direction thus you must be able to work in an environment of uncertainty and able to work through ambiguities
Proficiency in high performance, low power designs
Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog
Preferred
Deep expertise in one or more focused CPU/GPU areas. Areas could include ISA development, core/shader micro-architecture, texture pipeline, caching, or memory subsystem design
Experience with GPU APIs, OpenGL, OpenCL, DirectX, Metal
Proficiency in C/C++
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and Ruby
We are a data driven group and believe in the power of individuals proving their own ideas; therefore we prefer you have relevant hands on experience with RTL or architectural modeling
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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