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Pre-silicon Compute and ML Framework Manager

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, California$206.2k - $356.4kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Engineering manager role leading the Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team to design and validate Metal and Metal compute frameworks for next-generation Apple Silicon GPUs, partnering with software and hardware leaders to shape GPU compute roadmap from emulation through silicon bring-up.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, support, and grow the Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team to deliver software that represents Apple’s roadmap for compute and ML technologies during hardware development
  • Guide the team’s API designs so developers can take full advantage of new hardware features in the simplest way possible
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the software and hardware roadmap aligns with state-of-the-art features and performance
  • Contribute to the bring-up of new chips and products built on our new GPUs

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years of experience as a manager or lead
  • Proven experience defining, planning, and executing complex projects involving partnership across multiple teams
  • Experience with at least one GPU compute API (Metal, CUDA, OpenCL, or similar)
  • Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or CoreML
  • Knowledge of operating systems, computer architecture, and CPU/GPU programming, with experience in C/C++

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementAPI designGPU compute APIsMachine learning foundationsOS / computer architecture / CPU-GPU programming

Benefits

  • Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program
  • Base pay range between $206,200 and $356,400; base pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location
  • Discretionary employee stock programs (RSUs), Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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