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System Performance Architect

Apple, Inc.
United States, California, Cupertino
February 22, 2023
Summary Posted: Feb 7, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200355599 The Mac system performance and architecture team is responsible for all aspects of Mac performance spanning hardware (CPU, GPU, DRAM, storage), software (OS, drivers, applications), and other system characteristics (thermals, power, acoustics). This spans performance modeling, guiding architecture tradeoffs, performance verification, performance debug, and workload characterization. Key Qualifications Strong knowledge and experience in computer architecture, the broader the better Prior experience in system performance modeling is desired Prior experience in analyzing software/OS behavior, power, thermal, and acoustics aspects of performance is desired Good coding skills in some subset of (C, C++, System C, Python, shell, etc.) Strong communication and mentoring skills Description We are looking for a unique individual capable of taking a technical leadership role in all of the above. This role will entail: * Guiding architecture tradeoff decisions at an executive level * Interacting with various cross-cross-functional teams to understand, model, and guide developments * Defining and guiding new modeling approaches and features to improve influence in performance related decisions * Distilling key system interactions and abstracting them into high level performance models * Guiding modeling validation and accuracy to continually improve current methods and approaches * Generating performance projections for future systems * Assist in complex performance debug activities Education & Experience MS/Ph.D. preferred. Additional Requirements 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 $161,000 and $278,000, 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. 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.