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Media-IP SoC Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Media-IP SoC Performance Engineer role at Apple involves collaborating with engineers to design and optimize the architecture of multimedia IPs that are integral to Apple's SoCs. This position focuses on providing data-driven performance insights to enhance customer experience across various Apple products. The role requires a strong understanding of computer architecture and software engineering, as well as expertise in performance model development. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to balance performance, power, and area trade-offs.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in computer architecture and software engineering.
  • Experience in C++ object-oriented software development.
  • M.S. degree is preferred.
  • 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 the latest STL libraries.
  • Proficiency in Python, Lua, and shell scripting languages.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Present technical results to cross-functional audiences.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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