The Silicon Modeling and Development Team at Apple is focused on capturing and analyzing advanced graphics, media, and compute use cases to model future silicon. They are seeking performance modeling and analysis engineers who are passionate about building accurate models for Apple Silicon platforms. This role involves working on a variety of devices, from Apple Watch to data centers, and influencing the architecture of future hardware and software. Candidates will need a strong background in performance modeling and validation.

• Technical BS/MS/PhD or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of proven industry or research experience in building performance models of use cases running on CPUs, GPUs, NPUs or other hardware accelerators.
• Experience validating hardware and software against performance goals, using measured data from test systems.
• Strong software engineering skills and excellent proficiency in Python.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, including processing units, interconnects, and memory hierarchies in modern SoCs.
• Strong ability to build abstract performance models from performance counters and other measurements.
• Strong data reasoning skills, including the ability to design experiments, analyze data, and present results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience in implementing graphics and rendering pipelines, media pipelines, or games.
• Working knowledge of system software, such as drivers, firmware, or frameworks.

• Model new and emerging use cases in graphics, games, media, and machine learning on various Apple devices.
• Build accurate performance models that project the performance and power of future Apple Silicon platforms.
• Validate hardware and software against performance goals using data from test systems.
• Collaborate in large cross-functional projects to influence the design of next-generation hardware platforms.
• Analyze performance characteristics of implemented graphics and rendering pipelines, media pipelines, or games.

• 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.