Neural Engine HW Modeling Architect, Platform Architecture

Summary Posted: Aug 4, 2023 Role Number: 200495015 Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Are you a big-picture visionary who understands how each element affects all the others? At Apple, our Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison, drive development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture, develop algorithms for platform power, performance, and thermal management, and develop forward-looking prototype systems as well as build and deploy software development tools that will be distributed to the Apple engineering community. Join this team and help build the seamless technology experiences we’re known for worldwide! The Platform Architecture team is looking for a Neural Engine HW Modeling Architect who will work on performance modeling and/or compiler prototyping for the next-generation Neural Engine HW architecture. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Excellent programming skills in C++ and Python. Solid understanding of DNN acceleration architectures and their key performance tradeoffs. Solid understanding of state-of-the-art DNN workloads and how they map to HW accelerators. Ability to write performance models of HW accelerators using transaction and cycle-level abstractions. Ability to prototype software frameworks (such as compilers) for mapping DNN workloads to HW accelerators. Excellent understanding of HW acceleration IP’s integration in an SoC. Familiarity with digital design and verification flows. Demonstrated ability to independently seek out and solve complex technical problems. Excellent communication skills and ability to drive projects involving cross-functional teams. Description Description As a modeling architect, you will drive the development of performance models and performance studies to inform architectural decisions for the next-generation Neural Engine. You will work independently to identify opportunities for improving the performance and efficiency of the architecture and proposing actionable solutions. In addition, you may work on prototyping software frameworks (such as compilers) for mapping and optimizing DNN workloads on the Neural Engine. Cross functional collaboration with HW design/verification teams as well as SW teams is an important part of this role. Excellent programming skills in C++ and Python is required. Education & Experience Education & Experience B.S. and a minimum of 20 years relevant industry experience. M.S. or Ph.D. in EE/CS preferred. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $199,800 and $300,200, 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.