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GPU Performance Modeling Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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San Diego, CA$142.3k - $263.3kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

GPU performance modeling engineer responsible for developing cycle-approximate perf C/C++ models in collaboration with architects and designers, analyzing performance results, and proposing architectural/micro-architectural changes to support hardware bring-up for Apple-designed GPUs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cycle-approximate performance models (C/C++) for GPUs in close collaboration with architects and designers.
  • Analyze performance results and propose architectural and micro-architectural changes.
  • Support the hardware team during model and design performance bring-up.
  • Write performance models for GPU schedulers, execution units, texture/pixel units, or caches.
  • Utilize GPU APIs such as OpenGL, OpenCL, DirectX, Metal.
  • Collaborate with team to understand units being modeled and contribute to performance modeling infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • BS degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • Background in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures.
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
  • Experience in hardware performance modeling, analysis, and debugging.
  • Ability to work well in a team and handle aggressive product schedules.
  • Strong communication, influence, and negotiation skills.

Skills

Required:C/C++ programmingGPU performance modelingHardware design collaboration
Nice to have:GPU APIs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (eligible)
  • Relocation support (may be eligible)
  • Apple shareholder participation via stock programs
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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