Neural Engine Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple's Platform Architecture team is seeking a Neural Engine Engineer to join their innovative hardware platform development for intelligent mobile devices. This senior-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation ML hardware accelerators that power efficient machine learning experiences across Apple's product line.

The role combines hardware architecture expertise with machine learning knowledge, requiring deep understanding of both domains. You'll be working at the intersection of hardware and software, designing solutions that optimize performance and power efficiency for ML workloads. The position involves close collaboration with software and applications teams to drive future requirements for machine learning and computer vision applications.

As a Neural Engine Engineer, you'll be responsible for prototyping solutions in C++/Python, writing architectural specifications, and working closely with both software and hardware design teams for implementation. The role requires expertise in hardware architecture, strong programming skills, and deep understanding of machine learning algorithms including Transformers and CNNs.

Apple offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $143,100 to $264,200, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational reimbursement. The position is based in Cupertino, offering the opportunity to work with world-class engineers in Apple's headquarters.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills, as you'll be collaborating across various teams to create unified systems that power Apple's next generation of products. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a direct impact on Apple's future hardware platforms.