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GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA), Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (Cambridge, MA), Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)$142.3k - $214.3k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Engineer for Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team at Apple, focused on developing and tuning GPU simulators, implementing Metal APIs and a custom driver stack to evaluate next-generation GPU features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Collaborative role with architecture, design, and software partners to assess feasibility of new hardware/software features and performance through modeling, ISS simulators, and performance experiments.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain C++ code modeling the software stack for next-gen GPUs
  • Implement new and existing Metal APIs to interact with a functional and performance model of the GPU
  • Implement a custom driver stack to allow the model to interact with modern workloads (ray tracing, mesh shading, etc.) for evaluation of new GPU features
  • Work on the model to implement functional and performance aspects of graphics and compute APIs
  • Collaborate with architects, modeling engineers, compiler engineers, and software teams to assess feasibility of new hardware and software features
  • Run performance experiments and analyze results

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Software skills and proficiency developing in C++
  • GPU driver implementation related experience
  • Graphics API familiarity with Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL

Skills

Required:C++GPU driver developmentGraphics APIs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission potential
  • Relocation assistance
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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