Systems Performance Architect

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Our System Performance Architecture group includes a team of interdisciplinary Performance Architects, Engineers, Software Engineers, and expert content creation Professionals who explore actual production workflows and everyday use cases to enhance and improve customer experiences on current and future systems.

Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the value we add in future product designs.

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Description

As a System Performance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance excellence of Mac and iPad systems under development. You will be responsible for in-depth performance analysis of various workloads, from the high-level Software APIs to the low-level micro-architectural details of the hardware. Experience with system level performance spanning hardware (CPU, GPU, DRAM, storage), software (OS drivers, applications), and other system characteristics include thermals, power and acoustics is beneficial.

You will be in charge of presenting findings and providing insights to our executive leaders in cooperation with a vast network of cross functional partners on both the software, hardware and silicon teams.

As a member of the Workflow Engineering team, you will also be responsible for continuously curating and defining the selection of workloads of interest that represent our customers for various market segments, including but not limited to content creators, gamers, developers, and everyday consumers.","responsibilities":"

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in EE/Computer Engineering and minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis across all of System Architecture

Experience in OS, drivers and framework development is a plus

Passion and desire to learn new things from deep technical topics to user workflows.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally from silicon to SW teams.

Good communication and presentation skills of technical topics

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EE or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of industry experience in performance analysis across System Architecture

Hands-on experience in performance measurement, analysis, debug and optimization.

Experience with power and thermal management technologies and firmware.

Proficiency in C/C++ and Python and ability to learn new languages as needed

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Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.