This role is part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on designing and manufacturing high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The team consists of expert software engineers with diverse backgrounds, working together to develop graphics validation software. The main focus is on writing shaders that stress the GPU and validating the interaction between the GPU and various IP blocks on the SoC. The position requires a deep understanding of GPU architecture and system-level validation.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Graphics, OpenGL, and CUDA.
• Experience with image processing, memory hierarchies, and compilers.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Proficient in Python and GNU Make.
• Deep understanding of compute systems, operating systems, and computer architecture.
• Understanding of the Display pipeline is a plus.

• Write shaders that stress the GPU and cause high bandwidth traffic to and from the memory subsystem.
• Apply deep understanding of GPU architecture to write tests that stress the pipeline.
• Use driver and firmware APIs to compile shaders and manage data movement in the SoC.
• Debug SoC software and hardware issues.
• Perform system level validation of the SoC.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.