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CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cambridge, MA), Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (Beaverton, OR), Hybrid (Santa Clara, CA)$194.7k - $292.4kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

CPU Platform Architecture team seeks a highly motivated individual to drive advanced exploration for next-generation iPhone, iPad, Mac, and server CPU designs, focusing on memory subsystem performance within CPU and cache micro-architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Identify performance bottlenecks in memory subsystem and CPU/micro-architecture.
  • Collaborate with CPU and SoC designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess feasibility of ideas via modeling, refine ideas and model correlation, and seed new ideas.
  • Analyze single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions and boost team productivity.

Qualifications

  • BS degree
  • Experience in CPU and SOC architecture and micro-architecture
  • Experience with performance simulation environments
  • Object-oriented programming experience in C/C++
  • Experience in a scripting language such as Perl or Python
  • Knowledge of memory latency tolerance techniques or other aspects of CPU memory subsystem (e.g. prefetching, caching policies)
  • 20+ years of relevant industry experience
  • MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
  • Familiarity with SIMD, vector, or accelerator architectures
  • Familiarity with MP performance
  • Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to navigate through ambiguities
  • Experience in a research-driven environment

Skills

Required:Memory subsystem design and analysisCPU and SOC architecturePerformance simulationProgramming (C/C++)Scripting (Perl or Python)Data structures and algorithmsResearch mindset
Nice to have:SIMD / vector / accelerator architecturesMP performance

Benefits

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

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