As a System Performance Engineer - AI/ML on the Platform Architecture team at Apple, you will be instrumental in ensuring the performance excellence of Apple products by benchmarking AI experiences. The role involves collaborating with engineers across the company to explore hardware and software technologies and uncover optimization opportunities. You will focus on curating, running, and interpreting AI/ML workloads, while also measuring user workflows and product experiences. This position requires a passion for technology and a commitment to enhancing customer experiences across Apple devices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree.
• Experience in performance measurement, analysis, debug, and optimization using software profiling tools.
• Experience curating, running, and interpreting AI/ML workloads or benchmarks.
• 3+ years of industry experience in performance analysis.
• Understanding of the hardware that accelerates AI/ML, including GPUs and NPUs.
• Understanding of OS fundamentals and system-level performance.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.

• Benchmark AI experiences to ensure performance excellence of Apple products.
• Collaborate with engineers across Apple to explore hardware and software technologies.
• Curate, run, and interpret AI/ML workloads and benchmarks.
• Measure user workflows and product experiences rigorously.
• Identify optimization opportunities to enhance customer experiences.

• 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.