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GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The role is for a highly motivated engineer to join Apple's Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team, focusing on advanced exploration of next-generation GPU architectures for iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. This position involves close collaboration with various disciplines to deliver high-performance products to customers. The engineer will work on creating and maintaining C++ code for GPU modeling, implementing Metal APIs, and developing a custom driver stack. This is an opportunity to contribute to the design and evaluation of innovative GPU features.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Proficiency in developing software using C++.
  • Experience with GPU driver implementation.
  • Familiarity with graphics APIs such as Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL.
  • MS or PhD degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of drivers and implementation details of graphics and compute APIs.
  • Familiarity with GPU performance models and ISS simulators.
  • Experience with cutting-edge graphics applications, games, or benchmarks.
  • Understanding of compilers, operating systems, and GPU/CPU architecture.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain C++ code modeling the software stack for next-generation GPUs.
  • Implement new and existing Metal APIs to interact with GPU models.
  • Develop a custom driver stack for modern workloads using ray tracing and mesh shading.
  • Work on the functional and performance aspects of various graphics and compute APIs.
  • Collaborate with architects, modeling engineers, compiler engineers, and software teams.
  • Assess the feasibility of new hardware and software features.
  • Run performance experiments and analyze results.

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.

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