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Graphics (GPU) Architectural Modeling Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Santa Clara, California, United States, Austin, Texas, United States$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Performance Modeling Engineer on Apple's GPU Performance Modeling Team, defining and optimizing Apple's GPU micro-architecture through data-driven analysis, simulator feature development, and collaboration with GPU/SoC architects to accelerate high-performance products.

Responsibilities

  • C++ performance modeling of proposed architectural solutions and features
  • Gathering, analyzing, and validating measured and simulated results to compare architectural design alternatives
  • Carefully analyze and present results to enable data specific architecture/design
  • Writing architectural specification documents in collaboration with engineers across different disciplines
  • Work with the multi-functional teams to develop architectural solutions
  • Improve Apple’s modeling platform by developing APIs, tools, and optimal standard examples that can be used throughout the company

Qualifications

  • Minimum of BS + 3 years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with a range of performance and/or power simulation environments
  • Strong coding skills including object-oriented programming with C & C++
  • Strong understanding of common data structures and algorithms
  • Knowledgeable in software design patterns
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby
  • Strong knowledge of computer architecture & micro-architecture
  • Be comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to work through ambiguities
  • Strong communication, influence and negotiation skills to enable data driven decisions
  • Experience in C++ programming
  • Experience with C++ modeling of Computer Architectures
  • Experience with scripting languages Python, Ruby, or Perl

Skills

Required:C++ programmingScripting (Python, Ruby, Perl)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • Discretionary bonuses or commissions (eligible)
  • Relocation assistance (eligible)
  • Employee stock programs and stock purchase plan
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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