CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture
Apple· Consumer Technology· Oct 7, 2026 · 20d ago
Austin, Texas, United States · Beaverton, Oregon, United States · Santa Clara, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Principal
$185K–$278K
10+ years exp
Job description
We drive advanced exploration for next generation CPU architectures. As a member of this team, you are the interface between the CPU team, system teams, and many software teams at Apple. We have a data driven approach that is focused on real user workloads (both existing and emerging) so your work will guide optimizations and the direction of future CPUs. At the same time, you will be working with software developers to optimize code for our CPU designs and roadmap.
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture
Object-oriented programming experience with C and C++
Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Javascript
Experience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools
MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of common performance benchmarks
Experience working multi-functionally with people of very diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated communication, influence, and negotiation skills
Technical documentation skills
Knowledge of visual/UI, data analysis frameworks and modern AI tools
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology
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- Platform
- apple
- Effort
- medium