Pre-silicon Compute Framework Engineer jobs in United States
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Apple · 4 days ago

Pre-silicon Compute Framework Engineer

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$181K/yr - $318K/yr
date5+ years exp

Apple’s Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning team provides the compute and graphics software foundation across all of our innovative products. The Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team is seeking a senior engineer to influence and lead new features in Metal and Metal compute frameworks through our next-generation GPU hardware roadmap.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to API design, development, and performance analysis across Metal and Metal compute frameworks for future Apple Silicon GPUs
Develop critical compute and ML use cases to showcase new features
Partner with other leaders across Apple software and hardware organizations to propose, develop, and evaluate hardware features for new silicon generations from emulation through silicon

Qualification

GPU compute APIsC/C++ programmingMachine learning fundamentalsML frameworksOperating Systems knowledgeComputer Architecture knowledgeAPI designApple framework familiarityCross functional collaboration

Required

BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or related field with 5 years experience
Strong grasp and practical experience with at least one GPU compute APIs (Metal, CUDA, OpenCL, etc.)
Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals and familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML)
Knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming
Strong background in C/C++ programming

Preferred

Experience collaborating in large cross functional projects
Familiarity with Apple framework and API design patterns
Hands on experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML)

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
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

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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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