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Pre-Silicon ML and Compute Framework Engineer, Graphics, Games and ML

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $225.3kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior engineer role in the Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team to influence and lead new features in Metal and Metal compute frameworks across upcoming Apple Silicon GPU hardware, including API design, development, performance analysis, and ML use-case development. Collaboration across Apple software and hardware to propose, develop, and evaluate hardware features from emulation to silicon.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver software representing Apple’s roadmap for compute and ML technologies during hardware development.
  • Design APIs that enable developers to make full use of new hardware features in the simplest way possible.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure our software and hardware roadmap includes the state-of-the-art features and performance.
  • Contribute to the bring-up and verification of new chips and products using our new GPUs.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or related field with 5 years experience.
  • Strong grasp and practical experience with at least one GPU compute APIs (Metal, CUDA, OpenCL, etc.).
  • Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals and familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML).
  • Knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming.
  • Strong background in C/C++ programming.

Skills

Required:GPU compute APIsAPI designML fundamentalsC/C++ programmingOS/Computer Architecture
Nice to have:Collaboration in large cross-functional projectsApple framework patternsML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML)

Benefits

  • Discretionary employee stock programs.
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards; stock purchase plan.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, education reimbursement.
  • Possibility of discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation.
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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