{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9f93e4850d3124de12ce02b2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f93e4850d3124de12ce02b2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9f93e4850d3124de12ce02b2","title":"CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture","description":"CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture\nSanta Clara, California, United States Hardware\n\nModern system-on-chip (SoC) designs have dramatically changed how hardware and software is developed. It is increasingly important to understand the concerns of software developers when designing hardware while it is also increasingly meaningful for software developers to understand how their applications can map efficiently to modern client and server hardware. Those who can understand both and prefer to live at the intersection of hardware and software are deeply valuable, especially to Apple. The Apple CPU Architecture and Performance Team is seeking highly motivated and self-driven engineers who want to live at this intersection, individuals who have or want to develop domain expertise in emerging areas like AI, individuals who have a high-level CPU architecture understanding and desire to work with a world class team for CPU, SoC, and software development. Are you deeply accountable for your work? Your passion for product ownership and track record of product development will prove critical to your success on our team.\n\nDescription\nWe 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nProfile and analyze existing and emerging workloads, bring up in CPU/SOC simulation environment\n\nDevelop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools\n\nDevelop and implement visual extensions to assist with data analysis that can be used internally and also by the various software partners in Apple\n\nRun and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices as well as work on developing and automating performance analysis infrastructure\n\nDevelop domain expertise in emerging fields (ex: ML, AR/VR) in order to both identify hardware advancement opportunities and assist software teams in optimizing for our devices.\n\nProfile and analyze workload in potential new product areas to help guide CPU roadmap decisions\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nExperience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture\n\nObjected-oriented programming experience with C and C++\n\nExperience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nMS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field\n\nKnowledge of common performance benchmarks\n\nExperience working multi-functionally with people of very diverse backgrounds\n\nDemonstrated communication, influence, and negotiation skills\n\nTechnical documentation skills\n\nKnowledge of visual/UI or data analysis frameworks and modern AI tools\n\nKnowledge of OS internals and compiler technology\n\nAt 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 $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple 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. 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By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.\n\nLearn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace\n\nLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants\n\nApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Apple","rawCompany":"apple","city":"Santa Clara","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:12.205Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture","description":"CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture\nSanta Clara, California, United States Hardware\n\nModern system-on-chip (SoC) designs have dramatically changed how hardware and software is developed. It is increasingly important to understand the concerns of software developers when designing hardware while it is also increasingly meaningful for software developers to understand how their applications can map efficiently to modern client and server hardware. Those who can understand both and prefer to live at the intersection of hardware and software are deeply valuable, especially to Apple. The Apple CPU Architecture and Performance Team is seeking highly motivated and self-driven engineers who want to live at this intersection, individuals who have or want to develop domain expertise in emerging areas like AI, individuals who have a high-level CPU architecture understanding and desire to work with a world class team for CPU, SoC, and software development. Are you deeply accountable for your work? 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At the same time, you will be working with software developers to optimize code for our CPU designs and roadmap.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nProfile and analyze existing and emerging workloads, bring up in CPU/SOC simulation environment\n\nDevelop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools\n\nDevelop and implement visual extensions to assist with data analysis that can be used internally and also by the various software partners in Apple\n\nRun and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices as well as work on developing and automating performance analysis infrastructure\n\nDevelop domain expertise in emerging fields (ex: ML, AR/VR) in order to both identify hardware advancement opportunities and assist software teams in optimizing for our devices.\n\nProfile and analyze workload in potential new product areas to help guide CPU roadmap decisions\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nExperience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture\n\nObjected-oriented programming experience with C and C++\n\nExperience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nMS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field\n\nKnowledge of common performance benchmarks\n\nExperience working multi-functionally with people of very diverse backgrounds\n\nDemonstrated communication, influence, and negotiation skills\n\nTechnical documentation skills\n\nKnowledge of visual/UI or data analysis frameworks and modern AI tools\n\nKnowledge of OS internals and compiler technology\n\nAt 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 $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple 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\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.\n\nApple 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\n\nAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. 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