March 11, 2025

Manager - Hardware Systems Architecture

Mid • On-site

$175,800 - $312,200/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200594195
The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries! It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Systems Performance Architecture team is responsible for modeling performance of Macs and iPads across a large suite of workloads prior to prototype builds, then ensuring those performance targets are met on the actual hardware through software optimizations, power tuning and bug fixes, as applicable. The team also provides various architecture support to the silicon engineering teams. The Systems Performance Architecture team is responsible for evaluating the performance and efficiency of hardware and system options for implementation across the product line of future designs being considered for the Mac and iPad. This includes evaluation of system and device level characteristics from low level device metrics (e.g. throughput, latency, caching/paging behaviors, power/efficiency, etc.) in the presence of operating systems, compiler, power management, and software interactions that ultimately determine the user’s experience on a Mac. The Systems Architects are involved in identifying performance bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and architectural improvement areas in hardware and software, and work with internal teams and external vendors on addressing them. They also drive critical initiatives bringing new capabilities to the products. Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the value we add in future product designs. Come join us!

Description

This Management position requires a deep, thorough, and broad working knowledge of modern computer hardware architectures, as well as general software, operating system, and compiler knowledge. Good Communication, Teamwork, and Organizational skills are a must. Technical depth is required for your success. We are not an engineering team, but our programs are closely tied to software, infrastructure, and data. Much of our value lies in our ability to convey deeply technical issues to legal and policy teams, and convey legal and policy issues to technical teams. The key responsibilities of the individual at this position include; Managing a team of EE/CS system architects. Ensuring consistent and accurate performance modeling and prediction and analysis to ensure targets are met for each product. Ensuring team’s ability for clear and concise reporting of performance, efficiency, architecture, micro-architecture, and implementation analysis of both hardware and software to engineering teams as well as upper management. Collaborating closely with in-house and third-party software development groups as well as in house hardware and silicon teams.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in computer hardware architecture and development.
  • 3 years managing a team of electrical or computer science engineers/architects
  • Deep knowledge of hardware/systems architecture
  • Ability to work cross-functionally across Silicon, HW, SW and other groups in line with product lifecycles.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred
  • Knowledge of software development, compiler, and operating system fundamentals is very desirable.
  • Experience in performance/power analysis and modeling is preferred
  • Experience analyzing customer use cases and distilling necessary requirements
  • Experience communicating and engaging with customers
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Experience with Mac systems is 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 $175,800 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.