SoC QoS/Fabric Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture
AppleSoC QoS/Fabric Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture
AppleLocation
Austin, TX, Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/6/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
In this role, you will be part of the Platform Architecture team at Apple, collaborating with hardware and software engineering groups to shape the architecture of future System-on-Chips (SoC). The position focuses on developing on-chip communication interconnect and memory Quality-of-Service features. You will create a full-chip C++ simulator for various Apple devices and model emerging workloads like Augmented Reality and Machine Learning. Your work will be crucial for driving architecture improvements in Apple's future products.
Requirements
- BS degree in a relevant field
- C++ programming experience
- Coursework and/or experience in computer architecture and the HW/SW stack
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with Cellular/5G modem architecture
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Responsibilities
- Drive the development of on-chip communication interconnect and memory Quality-of-Service features.
- Create a full-chip C++ simulator for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch SoCs.
- Model new and emerging workloads such as Augmented Reality and Machine Learning.
- Study performance and power trade-offs in the SoCs using developed models.
- Analyze data, design experiments, and present results to drive architecture improvements.
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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