Apple
SoC QoS/Fabric Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture
$166K–$278K
Austin, Texas +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cupertino, California - Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience is preferred; no minimum years specified.
- Education
- BS degree
About the job
Develops SoC interconnect and memory QoS architecture by modeling workloads, simulating performance and power trade-offs, and using results to guide future chip improvements.
What you'll do
- Build C++ models of graphics, camera, and ML dataflows, network-on-chip, and integrations with other SoC models; simulate future applications.
- Analyze and present simulation results, then tune and validate future SoC hardware and software.
- Collaborate with modeling, hardware, and software teams; some international travel is required.
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
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Network-on-chip architecture and design experience; scripting for automation and data visualization; Cellular/5G modem architecture; completed substantial HW or SW projects; strong analysis, communication, and documentation skills
Pay
$184,700 and $277,600, USD base salary; $165,800 and $249,500, USD base salary
Tools
C++, network-on-chip, AR, ML
AI focus
Models machine-learning dataflows and emerging ML workloads in SoC simulations.
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