January 31, 2025

Neural Engine Architect, Platform Architecture

Senior • On-site

$207,800 - $312,200/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200588549
At Apple, Platform Architecture is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison. We are looking for a Neural Engine Architect who will help us build future hardware platforms for intelligent mobile devices.

Description

In this highly visible role, you’ll work with other architects building the next-generation Neural Engine—ML HW Accelerator enabling power-efficient ML user experiences in many of Apple’s products. You’ll work with SW/applications teams on driving future requirements on machine learning/computer vision applications, prototype them in C++/Python, write architecture spec, and work with SW/HW design teams for SW/HW implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Expertise in HW architecture, computer/CPU architecture, or GPU architecture
  • Programming skills in C++/C and Python
  • Experience analyzing ML workloads on different HW architecture—profiling and identifying the performance bottleneck in the system, coming up with suggestions for performance improvement either at algorithm, SW or HW level
  • BS degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms, Transformer, convolutional neural networks and their applications in Generative AI, NLP, computer vision and image/video processing
  • Understanding of system implications of aforementioned algorithms in terms of performance and power on a given HW architecture
  • Knowledge in LLM pipeline, image processing, camera pipeline, computational photography and natural language processing
  • Knowledge in compilers
  • Communication skills and ability to work across various groups
  • MS or PhD degree

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 $207,800 and $312,200, 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.