Apple’s ML Frameworks team in GPU, Graphics and Displays org provides GPU acceleration for popular Machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and JAX using Metal runtime and device backend. It optimizes compute performance with kernels and computational graphs that are fine-tuned for the unique characteristics of each Metal GPU family. We are always looking for exceptionally dedicated individuals to grow our outstanding team.
Description
Our team is seeking extraordinary machine learning and GPU programming engineers who are passionate about providing robust compute solutions for accelerating Machine learning libraries on Apple Silicon. Role has the opportunity to influence the design of compute and programming models in next generation GPU architectures.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop compiler based optimizations for Metal backend in ML frameworks such as torch.compile for PyTorch
Work on cutting-edge ML inference framework project and optimize code for efficient and scalable ML inference using distributed techniques
Implement features of Metal device backend for ML training acceleration technologies
Work with Core teams of PyTorch, JAX or Tensorflow to provide Metal runtime and device backend support
Tune GPU-accelerated training across products.
Performing in-depth analysis, compiler and kernel level optimizations to ensure the best possible performance across hardware families.
Intended deliverables:
GPU accelerated ML Frameworks technology
Optimized ML training across products.
If this sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you!
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of programming and problem-solving experience with C/C++/ObjC
Experience with Distributed training or inference techniques
Experience with system level programming and computer architecture
Preferred Qualifications
Contributions to an AI framework such as PyTorch, JAX or Tensorflow is a plus
Experience with graph compilers such as Triton, OpenXLA or LLVM/MLIR is a plus
Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals
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