Apple
SoC QoS/Fabric Performance Architect, Platform Architecture
$195K–$325K
Austin, Texas +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cupertino, California - Experience
- 20+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
- Education
- BS degree
About the job
Develops and evaluates SoC interconnect and memory QoS architecture using C++ simulation to analyze performance and power trade-offs for future Apple products.
What you'll do
- Build and integrate C++ models of graphics, camera, and ML dataflows, network-on-chip, and other SoC models.
- Run performance simulations of future applications; analyze and present results.
- Tune and validate future SoC hardware and software, collaborating across modeling, hardware, and software teams.
What they ask for
- BS degree
- C++ programming experience
- Experience in computer architecture and the HW/SW stack
- Experience with performance modeling and debugging
Nice to have
- Examples of substantial HW or SW projects brought to completion
- Scripting for automation and data visualization; network-on-chip architecture and design; Cellular/5G modem architecture; strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Pay
$216,200 and $324,800 (base salary); $194,700 and $292,400 (base salary)
Tools
C++, network-on-chip
AI focus
Models emerging Machine Learning (ML) workloads and dataflows to study SoC performance and power trade-offs.
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