Neural Engine Performance Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You hold a BS degree and have experience with C++ and Python, which are essential for analyzing and optimizing the performance of the Neural Engine. Your background includes performance profiling of hardware or software, and you have worked with hardware IP such as ML hardware accelerators or processing units like GPUs and CPUs. You have a strong understanding of machine learning workloads and their deployment for inference, as well as the implications of SoC cache hierarchy on performance.

With 3+ years of software experience, you are adept at writing low-level software interfaces to hardware and debugging complex system-level performance issues. You have also developed automation software for data collection and analysis, showcasing your ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Your understanding of OS scheduling and memory management further enhances your capability in this role.

Desirable

An MS or PhD degree would be a plus, as would experience in prototyping performant programming models for hardware. Familiarity with defining and implementing performance studies to identify bottlenecks in hardware and software is also desirable.

What you'll do

As a Neural Engine Performance Engineer, you will collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how technologies work in unison. Your primary responsibility will be to analyze, debug, and optimize the performance of the Neural Engine. You will define and implement performance studies to identify performance bottlenecks and develop tools for performance profiling. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Neural Engine, impacting the overall performance of Apple's hardware and software systems.

You will be part of a team that focuses on improving the performance of the Neural Engine through software optimizations and hardware architectural enhancements. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, as you will be working on complex performance issues that require innovative solutions.

What we offer

Apple is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. The role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that is shaping the future of hardware and software integration at Apple. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.