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Systems Performance Engineer

A leading technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and services.
$135,400 - $250,600
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI
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Description For Systems Performance Engineer

Join Apple's Cloud Engineering team and make a meaningful impact on technology that enhances people's lives. As a Systems Performance Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on enabling Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute in the cloud. This role combines deep technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration, requiring you to work with architecture teams, platform designers, SOC architects, and software teams.

You'll be responsible for the power and performance optimization of critical products, working across the entire technology stack from SOC to platform to software. Your responsibilities will include setting performance targets, developing automation tools, and debugging complex systems. The role demands both technical depth and breadth, as you'll need to understand everything from hardware block state transitions to software optimization.

Apple offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base pay (ranging from $135,400 to $250,600), stock options, health coverage, and education reimbursement. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, problem-solving, and effective communication, working on products that directly impact millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of systems performance engineering experience, strong understanding of hardware-software interaction, and expertise in Large Language Models. You'll need to demonstrate both technical excellence and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing at one of the world's most innovative technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Systems Performance Engineer

  • Work cross-functionally with architecture, platform design, SOC architects, and software teams
  • Deliver outstanding power and performance optimized products
  • Set power and performance targets
  • Develop automation and infrastructure tools to assess power and performance
  • Debug for power and performance from software down to hardware block state transitions

Requirements For Systems Performance Engineer

Python
Linux
  • 3+ years of experience as a Systems Performance Engineer
  • Strong understanding of hardware components and hardware/software interaction
  • Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLM) and inference algorithms
  • Strong experience in power management and power and performance tradeoffs
  • Proven understanding of network technologies, protocols and procedures for iOS and macOS
  • Solid understanding of power delivery
  • Proven track record to own a complete functional area of an application or product
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Scripting and programming skills in C/C++, Python, R, Shell
  • M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Benefits For Systems Performance Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance

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