Job Details

GGML Bringup and Triage Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 13, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200604422

Apple’s Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning team provides developers access to harness the power of the GPU across all of Apple’s innovative products, from the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac product lines. Join this team and you’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to develop tools and APIs to enable developers to develop 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 GGML Bringup and Integration Team needs a system software engineer to analyze and debug issues in Apple’s GPU driver, optimize GPU power/performance, and design and build tools to streamline the triage and debugging process.
As a pivotal member of our team, you will leverage your expertise in low-level system architecture to facilitate GPU functionality on novel products and SoCs, thereby addressing critical GPU challenges encountered across Apple’s portfolio.
Your responsibilities will encompass optimizing GPU power management to enhance system power and performance for a diverse range of applications, including gaming, professional workflows, and machine learning. You will design and implement features for automated triage and debugging platforms, thereby augmenting developer productivity during the debugging process of intricate issues.
Furthermore, you will collaborate with a highly skilled team to seamlessly integrate the kernel and firmware into the graphics platform, thereby maximizing the graphic and compute capabilities of Apple products on both iOS and macOS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical BS/MS degree

• Good programming with knowledge of C/C++ and Python

• Understand computer system architecture

• Understanding of driver development or operating system concepts

• Excellent debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with GPU hardware and software architectures

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 about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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