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Graphics Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cupertino, California; Austin, Texas; Orlando, Florida)$216.2k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

The Platform Architecture Graphics group seeks a dedicated Graphics Architect to advance Apple Silicon GPU capabilities, enable new customer experiences, and guide future graphics hardware and software direction across products and applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hardware performance analysis, graphics algorithm research, and optimization efforts
  • Define and drive development of modeling tools and infrastructure for exploratory design and performance studies
  • Partner with the metal framework and driver teams to shape next-generation Metal API features
  • Drive development of new graphics techniques, including AI/ML-enhanced algorithms, via prototyping to improve user experiences across a wide range of products and applications
  • Set direction on upcoming trends in graphics hardware and software across application types, guiding product development direction

Qualifications

  • BS degree
  • Experience in design or architecture of real time graphics hardware systems
  • Experience with software architecture and development
  • Experience leading architecture decisions for a GPU hardware or software subsystem
  • MS or PhD degree in CS, CE, EE or equivalent
  • 20+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements
  • Experience implementing graphics algorithms and writing shader code (such as GLSL/HLSL/OpenCL/CUDA)
  • Experience applying ML techniques to graphics algorithms or hardware design
  • Experience in performance analysis and optimization of graphics algorithms
  • Experience building prototypes and models to prove key details of architectural changes
  • Experience writing architectural specifications and requirements

Skills

Required:Graphics architectural leadershipGraphics algorithm designPerformance analysis and optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission
  • relocation assistance
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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