This role at Apple focuses on chip design, where you will work collaboratively across various disciplines to influence the development of cutting-edge CPU performance features. You will play a critical role in delivering functional products to millions of customers. The position requires a strong background in CPU performance architecture and a passion for innovation. You will also engage in performance modeling and optimization to enhance CPU performance and power efficiency.

• Minimum BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in CPU performance architecture and micro-architecture design.
• Experience working in a performance modeling environment.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Perl and Python.
• Knowledge of common performance benchmarks and workloads.
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology is a plus.

• Architect cutting-edge CPU performance features in collaboration with RTL and implementation teams.
• Identify and devise solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks.
• Develop advanced CPU performance simulator and associated infrastructure.
• Develop new performance exploration and correlation tools and processes.
• Collaborate with software and system teams to identify, profile, and optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power.
• Correlate performance of RTL with CPU performance simulator.

• 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.