December 7, 2024

System Power and Performance Engineer

Mid • On-site

$135,400 - $250,600/yr

Seattle, WA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200546702
Join the Apple Cloud Engineering team and drive innovation that matters! The Apple Cloud Engineering team is the team at Apple that builds and seamlessly integrates technologies that enrich people’s lives. We are looking for a System Power and Performance Engineer who has a proven record for building technology that has made a difference in this world.

Description

Work cross-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams to deliver outstanding power and performance optimized products that delight our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for the power and performance of one or more products. The position requires the technical depth and expertise to work on the different elements of the stack from SOC, to the platform, to the software stack, to communicating with the external world. You will work with the architecture teams in the definition of the product and set its power and performance targets, develop automation and infrastructure tools to assess power and performance of the product, bring up new hardware and debug for power and performance from software down to the state transition of each hardware block. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are critical for success in this role.

Key Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience as a Power and Performance Engineer
  • Strong understanding of hardware components and hardware/software interactions
  • Strong experience in power management and power and performance tradeoffs
  • Proven understanding of network technologies, protocols and procedures for iOS and macOS
  • Solid understanding of power delivery
  • Proven track record to own a complete functional area of an application or product
  • Able to work independently and should be dedicated
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable with troubleshooting/debugging/reproducing issues
  • Scripting and programming skills in C/C++, Python, R, Shell

Education & Experience

M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

  • - Experience in automating phone/Mac testing
  • - Demonstrated innovative and creative thinking capabilities; be patent savvy
  • - C/C++/ObjC/Swift coding/Python experience a plus

Pay & Benefits

  • 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.