March 8, 2025

Apple Pre-Silicon GPU Compiler Backend Manager

Senior • On-site

$190,700 - $329,600/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200589275
The Apple Silicon GPU compiler team is seeking a motivated individual to manage and lead the Pre-Silicon compiler backend team. In this role, you will oversee a group of engineers responsible for designing and implementing the compiler backend for upcoming Apple GPUs. The efforts of your team will play a pivotal role in optimizing and enhancing the performance of both graphics, compute and machine learning workloads. In addition to collaborating with software teams, you will work cross-functionally with hardware teams to help design and architect the next generation of GPUs. The compiler backend developed by your team will be integrated into all Apple devices including iPhone, iPads, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Macs! This is an exciting opportunity for you to advance your technical skills while making a meaningful contribution to the development of Apple products. Imagine the satisfaction of knowing that your work plays a crucial role in shaping the future of these products, with a direct and lasting impact on billions of devices in use around the world. Your contributions will not only influence the design and functionality of these devices but also help drive innovation at a large scale, giving you the chance to leave your mark in this space.

Description

The GPU Pre-Silicon compiler team has a proven track record of designing and delivering the best in class LLVM-based compiler backend for Apple Silicon GPUs. As the manager of this team, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and tracking the team’s deliverables. You will operate both tactically and strategically—developing a clear vision, offering technical feedback, and setting the direction for the team. Additionally, you will foster and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with our hardware and software partners. You will also oversee hiring, mentoring, and the growth of a high-performing team.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in managing a software team in a fast-paced capacity
  • 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role
  • Experience with compiler design, optimizations, performance
  • Knowledge of GPU architecture, memory model and low-level systems software
  • Experience with recruiting, mentoring and developing a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience developing LLVM-based compiler backends
  • Experience with instruction selection, instruction schedulers and register allocators for CPU or GPU compiler backends

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 $190,700 and $329,600, 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.