Summary

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 Engineer who will help us build future hardware platforms for intelligent mobile devices.

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

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

Description

In this highly visible role, you’ll work with other engineers 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.

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

Neural Engine Engineer

Platform Architecture

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