The CPU Platform Architecture team at Apple is focused on enhancing CPU performance for various products including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and servers. As a CPU Performance Architect, you will concentrate on the memory subsystem, optimizing CPU and cache micro-architecture. The role involves identifying performance bottlenecks and collaborating with experienced designers to evaluate and refine ideas. You will also analyze workloads to uncover opportunities for improvement and contribute to a data-driven simulation environment.

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 20+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in CPU and SOC architecture and micro-architecture
• Experience with performance simulation environments
• Object-oriented programming experience in C/C++
• Experience in a scripting language such as Perl or Python
• Knowledge of memory latency tolerance techniques or aspects of CPU memory subsystem
• Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with SIMD, vector, or accelerator architectures
• Familiarity with MP performance
• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience in a research-driven environment

• Define and optimize CPU and cache micro-architecture
• Identify performance bottlenecks in designs and evaluate ideas for improvement
• Engage with CPU and SoC designers to assess feasibility of ideas through modeling
• Refine ideas and model correlation to seed new concepts
• Analyze single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads to identify bottlenecks
• Collaborate with the CPU architecture and performance team to improve the simulation environment
• Seek ways to boost the productivity of the entire team

• 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.