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CPU Performance Engineer

Today Beaverton, OR

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In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of designing and assessing new features for Apple CPUs which lead the industry in performance and efficiency. This work involves collaboration across disciplines, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

Architect cutting edge CPU performance features in collaboration with RTL and implementation teams

Identify and devise solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks

Develop advanced CPU performance simulator and associated infrastructure

Develop new performance exploration and correlation tools and processes

Collaborate with software and system teams to identify, profile, and optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power

Correlate performance of RTL with CPU performance simulator

Capture key workloads for simulation on CPU performance model

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads

Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology is a plus

Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience in CPU performance architecture, performance modeling, micro-architecture design, performance analysis

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Experience with C and C++ and at least one of the following scripting languages: Perl or Python

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Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR
Job ID: apple-200608697-0505_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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