Apple

Apple

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CPU Performance Engineer

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10+ years of relevant industry experience
Education
Minimum BS

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Role Summary

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This highly visible role contributes to a chip design effort by architecting CPU performance features and developing performance analysis infrastructure. The work spans hardware, software, and system teams to improve CPU performance and power and support delivery of functional Apple products.

What You'll Do

  • Architect CPU performance features in collaboration with RTL and implementation teams
  • Identify and devise solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks
  • Develop an advanced CPU performance simulator and associated infrastructure
  • Develop performance exploration and correlation tools and processes
  • Collaborate with software and system teams to identify, profile, and optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power
  • Correlate RTL performance with the CPU performance simulator

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Qualifications

Experience in CPU performance architecture, micro-architecture design, and performance analysis; experience working in a performance modeling environment; experience using C/C++.

Required

  • Experience in CPU performance architecture, micro-architecture design, and performance analysis
  • Experience working in a performance modeling environment
  • Experience using C/C++
  • Minimum BS

Preferred

  • Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Perl and Python
  • Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads
  • Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology
  • Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas

Original job description

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Summary

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it! Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

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.

Description

• Architect cutting-edge CPU performance features in collaboration with RTL and implementation teams
• Identify and devise solutions for hardware and software performance bottlenecks
• Develop advanced CPU performance simulator and associated infrastructure
• Develop new performance exploration and correlation tools and processes
• Collaborate with software and system teams to identify, profile, and optimize critical workloads for CPU performance and power
• Correlate performance of RTL with CPU performance simulator

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in CPU performance architecture, micro-architecture design, and performance analysis
Experience working in a performance modeling environment
Experience using C/C++

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Proficiency in scripting languages including Perl and Python
Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus
Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

Large Enterprise

Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.