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Apple · 7 hours ago

CPU Performance Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Apple is a company known for its extraordinary products and innovative technologies. They are seeking a CPU Performance Engineer to play a critical role in chip design, working collaboratively to enhance CPU performance and optimize workloads. The role involves architecting CPU performance features and developing simulators to improve product efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Architect cutting-edge CPU performance features in collaboration with RTL and implementation teams
Identify and devise solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks
Develop advanced CPU performance simulator and associated infrastructure
Develop new performance exploration and correlation tools and processes
Collaborate with software and system teams to identify, profile, and optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power
Correlate performance of RTL with CPU performance simulator

Qualification

CPU performance architectureMicro-architecture designPerformance analysisC/C++Performance modelingScripting languagesOS internalsCompiler technologyProblem solving

Required

Minimum BS
Academic or industry experience in CPU performance architecture, micro-architecture design, and performance analysis
Academic or industry experience working in a performance modeling environment
Academic or industry experience using C/C++

Preferred

Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Proficiency in scripting languages including Perl and Python
Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus
Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas

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

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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