Metal GPU Driver Engineer_

Cupertino

Metal GPU Driver Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

Apple’s GPU Software team enables developers to harness the power of the GPU across all of Apple's innovative products, from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Mac product line, and Vision Pro. Join the team that made the groundbreaking graphics performance of the Apple-designed GPU possible! You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to build tools and APIs to enable cutting edge graphics, machine learning, and compute applications on Apple Silicon devices.

**Description**

The Apple Silicon GPU Driver team needs engineers to design, develop, and support the Metal GPU drivers that power high-performance 3D rendering engines, neural networks, spatial computing, and computational photography algorithms. We collaborate with industry specialists across Apple to design future generations of the Metal API, shading language, and Apple Silicon graphics processors. You will apply your knowledge of computer graphics and machine learning to implement the high performance software that drives Apple-designed GPUs. You will build expert-level Metal knowledge to guide Metal developers to tune their applications for maximum performance on Apple Silicon.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Understand the graphics pipeline

+ GPU programming with Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, Direct Compute, OpenGL, or OpenCL

+ Programming knowledge of C/C+ **Key Qualifications**

+ Understand the graphics pipeline

+ GPU programming with Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, Direct Compute, OpenGL, or OpenCL

+ Programming knowledge of C/C++ Carry forward highly complex software debug efforts

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across multiple audiences to explain analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Understand the graphics pipeline

+ GPU programming with Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, Direct Compute, OpenGL, or OpenCL

+ Programming knowledge of C/C++ Carry forward highly complex software debug efforts

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across multiple audiences to explain analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks

**Education & Experience**

Technical BS/MS degree or equivalent years of experience

**Additional Requirements**

+ Knowledge of real-time graphics algorithms and machine learning is a plus

**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 $138,900 and $208,300, 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 (pple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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. (eoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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