Media-IP SoC Performance Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple is seeking a Media-IP SoC Performance Architect to join a small, dynamic team responsible for performance models of complex multimedia IPs used in Apple SoCs. These technologies support products including Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and next-generation product lines. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to help define new-feature architectures and evaluate trade-offs among performance, power, and area for Media IPs. The architect draws on sources ranging from performance models to released devices to develop data-driven architectural insights that support the best customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with computer architecture and software engineering principles.
• Experience in C++ object-oriented software development.

Nice To Haves

• MS/PhD with 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of SoC architectures, including fabrics, memory systems, QoS, arbitration, and queuing theory.
• Experience with performance model development and analysis, including data analytics, statistics, and applied machine learning.
• Expertise in C++, including latest STL libraries, with strong skills in modular object-oriented software architectures and design patterns.
• Proficiency in Python, Lua, and shell scripting languages.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to tackle complex architectural challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical results to cross-functional audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help define the architecture of new features.
• Optimize trade-offs between performance, power, and area for Media IPs.
• Use performance models and released devices to develop data-driven performance architectural insights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior