Software Development Engineer [DEPT: GPU, Graphics and Displays SW]

Summary
Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
Key Qualifications
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. C and C++ programming; 2. Operating systems; 3. Kernel driver development; 4. Embedded systems programming; 5. Data structures and algorithms; 6. Memory subsystems and management; 7. Performance tuning and debugging; and 8. ARM architecture.
Description
APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Design and develop software for graphics processing unit (GPU) drivers for Apple silicon GPUs. Ensure high performance work scheduling occurs on the GPU across Apple products. Schedule low latency commands on GPU designs. Implement and evaluate workload scheduling and quality of service policies for the GPU performance analysis and optimization of the driver and firmware for optimum scheduling performance. Validate GPU and firmware features for new System-on-Chips (SoCs) post-silicon bring-up. Design and evaluate possible future GPU and firmware architectures. Create and maintain the kernel mode driver and firmware running on GPUs for Apple's embedded devices including iPhones, iPads, iPods, and AppleTV. Integrate GPU drivers into iOS/macOS software. Provide data for performance and debugging tools and complete performance analysis and tuning of software/hardware. Perform specification reviews and contribute to new ideas for next generation GPU and iOS/macOS. 40 hours/week. 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 $170700 - $256500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. 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 Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.