Pre-silicon Compute Framework Manager

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Apple's Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning team provides the compute and graphics software foundation across all of our innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch.

The Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team is responsible for API design and development across Metal and Metal compute frameworks and for functional support and performance analysis of upcoming hardware features in future Apple Silicon GPUs. We are looking for an engineering manager with a strong technical background who is excited to lead engineers and collaborate with other leaders to ensure a strong software and hardware roadmap for our products.

Description

As the manager of the Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team, you will support, lead, and grow a team of engineers through API development and performance analysis across Metal and Metal compute frameworks for future Apple Silicon GPUs.

You will partner with other leaders across Apple software and hardware organizations to propose, develop, and evaluate hardware features for new silicon generations from emulation through silicon.

","responsibilities":"Lead, support, and grow the Pre-silicon Compute Framework team to deliver software representing Apple's roadmap for compute and ML technologies during hardware development.

Provide direction and guidance to ensure the team designs 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.

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Contribute to the bring-up of new chips and products using our new GPUs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience defining, planning and executing complex projects involving partnership with multiple teams

Proven track record in strategic leadership and strong decision making

Familiarity with Apple framework and API design patterns

Hands on experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML)

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

2 to 3 years as a manager or lead

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

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200631901-0836_rxr-659
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-15T19:10:54

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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