GPU Kernel & Firmware Engineer - Graphics, Games, & ML

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Apple's GPU Software team, which is a part of the Graphics, Games, & ML organization, gives developers the tools and APIs to harness the power of the GPU across every Apple product: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac. As part of the GPU Kernel/Firmware team, you'll help design and build the low-level software that powers graphics, machine learning, and compute experiences across our entire platform lineup. The GPU Kernel/Firmware team builds the kernel and firmware drivers that connect the operating system to the GPU on every Apple product. As a system software engineer on this team, you'll design and build features spanning memory management, power management, asynchronous command processing, and error concealment for workloads ranging from games to machine learning to image processing. You'll apply deep knowledge of low-level system architecture to deliver reliable, high-performance drivers. You'll partner with a world-class team to integrate the kernel and firmware into the graphics platform, maximizing graphics and compute potential across iOS and macOS.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware and software roadmap decisions for ML acceleration
• Designs and builds kernel and firmware drivers for the GPU
• Develops memory management features for GPU kernel and firmware
• Implements power management capabilities across the GPU software stack
• Builds asynchronous command processing systems for GPU workloads
• Designs error concealment mechanisms to improve driver reliability
• Partners with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate kernel and firmware into the graphics platform
• Collaborates with engineers across Apple to maximize graphics and compute performance on iOS and macOS

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 plus years of strong programming skills in C/C++
• Solid understanding of computer system architecture
• Experience with driver development or operating system concepts
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with power management and control theory
• Experience with GPU architecture or graphics/compute driver development

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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 seek to promote 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here in our culture, our benefits, and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace. Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.