SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

SW Optimization Engineer AI/ML

Apple
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Cupertino, CA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Apple's Platform Architecture group seeks a candidate to connect hardware and software into a unified system.
  • The role involves analyzing workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and recommending improvements for Apple hardware and software.
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience in software performance optimization.
  • Preferred qualifications include an M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field and expertise in AI/ML, graphics, or HPC performance benchmarks.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position emphasizes collaboration with engineers and proficiency in programming languages and AI/ML frameworks.
At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison, drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture, and develop forward-looking prototype systems and software. Our team is driving performance enhancements in application and system software and developing novel algorithms to deliver integrated, highly optimized solutions based on Apple Silicon.

Description


In this role, you will analyze existing and new workloads to identify performance bottlenecks in the hardware and/or software. Working with your colleagues, you'll address performance limitations and provide recommendations for Apple hardware and software improvements. In addition to working directly with developers, you will identify patterns of performance challenges on Apple silicon, emerging new usage models, and provide feedback to the silicon and software teams for potential improvements.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job-related experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience in software development for at least one of the following hardware IPs: AI/ML HW accelerators, GPUs processing units, image/video encoders, or similar. Experience with AI/ML, graphics, or HPC performance benchmarks and workloads.

Preferred Qualifications


M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. 10+ years of relevant experience in software performance optimization, performance analysis tools, performance optimization process and development of efficient computational algorithms. Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals. Proficiency in some of the C/C++ family programming languages, and scripting languages such as Python. Ability to prototype and benchmark algorithms on CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine platforms, analyze performance metrics, and create high-level complexity models, or develop targeted highly efficient low-level performance libraries for AI/ML accelerators or GPUs. Proficiency in popular AI/ML frameworks, such as PyTorch, and relevant software stacks. Knowledge of operating system internals and compiler technologies. Technical aptitude and curiosity, as well as ability to collaborate effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders.



Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.