Hardware Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have over 10 years of relevant industry experience in CPU performance architecture and micro-architecture design — your expertise allows you to identify and devise solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks effectively. You possess a strong background in performance analysis and modeling, enabling you to correlate performance metrics with design specifications. Your experience with advanced CPU performance simulators and associated infrastructure is crucial for this role, as is your ability to collaborate with software and system teams to optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with RTL and implementation teams to ensure that performance features are architected to meet the demands of modern applications. Your technical skills in C and C++ are complemented by a solid understanding of Linux, which you leverage to develop new performance exploration and correlation tools and processes. You are passionate about innovation and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking products that impact millions of customers.

Desirable

Experience with performance modeling tools and methodologies is a plus, as is familiarity with the latest trends in CPU architecture. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be invaluable in this role.

What you'll do

In this highly visible role at Apple, you will be at the center of a chip design effort, collaborating with various disciplines to ensure that functional products are delivered quickly to millions of customers. You will architect cutting-edge CPU performance features, working closely with RTL and implementation teams to bring your ideas to life. Your responsibilities will include identifying and devising solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks, as well as developing advanced CPU performance simulators and the associated infrastructure.

You will also be tasked with developing new performance exploration and correlation tools and processes, collaborating with software and system teams to identify, profile, and optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power. Your work will have a critical impact on the performance of Apple's hardware products, and you will play a key role in ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by customers.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a team that is committed to innovation and excellence. We offer a collaborative work environment where your ideas can flourish and have a real impact. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking products that redefine industries and improve customer experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in our mission to leave the world better than we found it.