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In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort working with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software and system teams to identify and profile critical workloads for CPU performance and power.
• Develop representative benchmarks for CPU critical workloads.
• Capture key workloads for simulation on CPU performance model.
• Identify hardware and software performance bottlenecks.
• Work closely with the Architecture, Micro-Architecture, and RTL teams in identification of solutions
• Run and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices as well as work on developing and automating performance analysis infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience

• BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering preferred
• You should have academic or industry experience in CPU performance architecture, micro-architecture design, or performance analysis.
• Strong CPU architecture knowledge, micro-architecture knowledge, and an understanding of competing architectures
• Academic or industry experience working in a performance modeling environment.
• Proficient in C and C++
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and Ruby
• Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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. Learn more 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.

Apple 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.