GPU Kernel Mode Driver/Firmware Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

Apple’s GPU Software team provide developers access to harness the power of the GPU across all of Apple's innovative products, from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch to Mac product line. Join this team and you’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to develop tools and APIs to enable developers to developing cutting edge applications for graphics, machine learning, and compute.

Description

We are seeking a results-oriented, upbeat and focused individual with a strong passion to learn and succeed. The GPUSW Kernel/Firmware Team needs a system software engineer to analyze, design and build Kernel and Firmware drivers for the GPU. As a key member of our team, you will apply your knowledge of low-level system architecture to help the design and delivery of features in memory management, power management, asynchronous command processing and error concealment for a wide variety of applications from games to machine learning, to image processing. You will partner with a world class team in integrating the kernel and firmware into the graphics platform to maximize the graphic and compute potential for Apple products on iOS and macOS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical BS/MS degree

• Good Programming with knowledge of C/C++ Understand Computer system architecture

• Understanding of Driver development or Operating System concepts

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power management and control theory.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 (https://www.apple.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.

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