GPU Design Engineer – Memory Hierarchy at Apple

Department: Hardware

Compensation · Listed in posting

$184,700 – $324,800

Location: California
Level: senior
Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Description

The GPU Micro-Architecture Engineer will design and optimize GPU micro-architecture, analyze workloads across product categories, identify bottlenecks, and improve processor and system-on-chip efficiency. The role involves specifying new micro-architecture, refining existing designs, modeling architectures, and collaborating to enhance team processes. It requires experience with CPU or GPU architecture and micro-architecture concepts, at least one of several specified hardware areas, a bachelor's degree, and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

CPU/GPU architecture
Cache design
Verilog
RTL modeling
C/C++

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Required Previous Experiences: CPU or GPU architecture and micro-architecture experience
Experience in cache, memory subsystem, on-chip interconnect network, data compression, or GPU pipeline
Preferred Qualifications: C/C++ knowledge
Scripting language experience
High-performance, low-power design
Verilog/System Verilog and HDL proficiency
RTL or architectural modeling experience
Ability to work in uncertain environments
Communication, influence, and negotiation skills

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