The role is focused on optimizing performance in Apple's hardware and software systems. You will work with engineers to enhance system-on-a-chip architecture and develop prototype systems. The team aims to identify performance bottlenecks and provide recommendations for improvements. Collaboration with developers and feedback to silicon and software teams is essential for addressing performance challenges.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in software development for hardware IPs such as AI/ML HW accelerators, GPUs, or image/video encoders.
• Experience with AI/ML, graphics, or HPC performance benchmarks and workloads.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in software performance optimization and performance analysis tools.
• Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages and scripting languages such as Python.
• Proficiency in popular AI/ML frameworks, such as PyTorch.

• Analyze existing and new workloads to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Address performance limitations and provide recommendations for hardware and software improvements.
• Identify patterns of performance challenges on Apple silicon and emerging usage models.
• Provide feedback to silicon and software teams for potential improvements.
• Prototype and benchmark algorithms on CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine platforms.
• Analyze performance metrics and create high-level complexity models.
• Develop targeted highly efficient low-level performance libraries for AI/ML accelerators or GPUs.

• 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.