The Embedded CPU Architect will join the Platform Architecture team at Apple, focusing on optimizing performance and efficiency for embedded CPUs across various products. This role involves understanding the unique constraints of embedded applications and translating insights into hardware and software improvements. The architect will conduct performance analysis, identify bottlenecks, and propose optimization strategies. Collaboration with algorithm teams, software engineers, and CPU designers is essential to explore enhancements tailored to embedded use cases.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
• CPU architecture or microarchitecture experience
• Experience with performance simulation environments and performance analysis or optimization of workloads
• Experience with one or more of the following ISAs: ARM, RISC-V, x86
• Experience in C, C++, or similar programming languages
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for analysis and automation
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 20+ years of industry experience in CPU architecture or performance analysis
• Expertise in CPU microarchitecture in areas such as branch prediction, prefetching, and pipeline optimization
• Experience in embedded ML workloads and inference engines or SIMD/vector architectures
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software constraints
• Understanding of power-performance trade-offs in CPU designs and low-power design techniques
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across hardware and software teams
• Experience taking architectural ideas from concept through implementation

• Drive performance and efficiency optimization for embedded CPUs
• Conduct deep-dive performance analysis of embedded workloads
• Identify bottlenecks in existing microarchitectures and propose optimization strategies
• Collaborate with algorithm teams, software engineers, and CPU designers
• Explore ISA extensions, microarchitecture enhancements, and system-level optimizations
• Develop analysis tools and infrastructure for data-driven architectural decisions
• Create and analyze real workloads and benchmarks representative of embedded workloads
• Iterate with design teams to ensure ideas are implementable within constraints

• 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.