The Media-IP SoC Performance Architect role at Apple involves collaborating with engineers to design and optimize the architecture of multi-media IPs that are essential to Apple's products. This position requires a deep understanding of SoC architectures and performance modeling to enhance customer experience. The architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to define new features and analyze trade-offs between performance, power, and area. This role is critical in providing data-driven insights for architectural decisions.

• B.S. degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in computer architecture and software engineering.
• Experience in C++ object-oriented software development.
• MS/PhD with 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of SoC architectures including fabrics, memory systems, QoS, arbitration, and queuing theory.
• Experience with performance model development and analysis, including data analytics, statistics, and applied machine learning.
• Expertise in C++ including latest STL libraries, with strong skills in modular object-oriented software architectures and design patterns.
• Proficiency in Python, Lua, and shell scripting languages.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex architectural challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical results to cross-functional audiences.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define the architecture of new features.
• Optimize trade-offs between performance, power, and area for Media-IPs.
• Develop and analyze performance models using various data sources.
• Provide data-driven performance architectural insights to enhance customer experience.

• 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.