The Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team at Apple is looking for a senior engineer to lead the development of new features in Metal and Metal compute frameworks. This role involves contributing to API design, development, and performance analysis for future Apple Silicon GPUs. The engineer will also develop critical compute and machine learning use cases to demonstrate new features. Collaboration with other leaders across software and hardware organizations is essential to propose and evaluate hardware features for new silicon generations.

• BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field with 5 years of experience.
• Strong grasp and practical experience with at least one GPU compute API such as Metal, CUDA, or OpenCL.
• Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals and familiarity with ML frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or CoreML.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming.
• Strong background in C/C++ programming.

• Contribute to API design and development across Metal and Metal compute frameworks.
• Perform performance analysis for upcoming hardware features in future Apple Silicon GPUs.
• Develop critical compute and machine learning use cases to showcase new features.
• Collaborate with leaders across Apple software and hardware organizations to propose and evaluate hardware features.

• 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.