Virtualization GPU Driver Engineer

Apple's Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning team provides the graphics and machine learning software foundation across all of our innovative products including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Our responsibilities encompass the frameworks, developer tools, and hardware drivers for the GPU, Display and Virtual devices. This team is responsible for advancing and designing virtualization technologies, accelerating Graphics and Compute APIs, enabling developers and users to run diverse operating systems and environments reliably on their Mac.

Description

The Metal emulation technologies team is looking for a GPU driver engineer to join our development team responsible for designing, developing and shipping Metal & Machine Learning frameworks in virtualization for Apple Silicon GPUs. You will partner with teams across Apple to develop and integrate key technologies improving graphics and compute potential for Apple products across a wide variety of applications from games to machine learning and image processing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in GPU driver development - user mode or kernel mode drivers
• Good programming with knowledge of C or C++
• Good software design and debugging skills
• Understanding of systems architecture
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Technical BS/MS degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the graphics pipeline and GPU architecture
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies
• Knowledge of any Graphics and Machine Learning APIs

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA

Job ID: apple-200614817-0836

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-13T19:14:08