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GPU Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Cambridge, MA, Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role is for an innovative engineer to join Apple's Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team, focusing on the development of next-generation GPU architectures for iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. This position involves close collaboration with various disciplines to ensure high-performance products reach millions of customers quickly. The engineer will create and maintain a high-performance C++ model of GPUs, implementing modern hardware features and validating model accuracy. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside experienced professionals in GPU technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience modeling GPUs, CPUs, or similar.
  • Experience writing and debugging C++ code.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
  • MS or PhD degree in a related field.
  • Understanding of GPU/CPU architectures.
  • Experience debugging performance issues and correlating multiple models.
  • Understanding of data analysis tools such as Tableau, pandas, Excel, and matplotlib.
  • Experience working with cutting-edge machine learning and/or graphics applications, games, or benchmarks.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain a high-performance C++ model of next-generation GPUs.
  • Code and debug a performance and functional model of the GPU.
  • Implement modern hardware features such as machine learning for AI, ray tracing, and mesh shading.
  • Ensure model accuracy and feature validation by correlating against other models and RTL.
  • Develop and utilize diverse tools for analyzing data generated by the models.
  • Collaborate with architecture, design, and software partners on defining and tuning GPU architectures.
  • Assess the feasibility of new hardware and software features.
  • Run performance experiments and analyze results.
  • Propose architectural changes based on analysis.

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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