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GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cambridge, MA; Austin, TX; Cupertino, CA; San Diego, CA)$134.7k - $203kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Role on the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team at Apple, focusing on modeling, simulating, and validating next-generation GPU architectures and driver interactions across iPhone, iPad, and Mac products.

Responsibilities

  • Define and tune Apple’s future GPU architectures with architecture, design and software partners.
  • 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 using ray tracing, mesh shading, and more.
  • Work in the model to implement the functional and performance aspects of various 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 one or more of: Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL
  • MS or PhD degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of drivers and implementation details of graphics and compute APIs
  • Familiarity with GPU performance models and ISS simulators
  • Experience working with cutting edge graphics applications/games/benchmarks
  • Familiarity with compilers, operating systems and GPU/CPU architecture
  • Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
  • Creative problem-solving skills

Skills

Required:C++GPU driver developmentGraphics APIs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for educational expenses
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • employee stock programs (RSU eligibility)
  • discounted Apple stock purchase plan
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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