Job Details

Metal GPU Compiler Driver Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 14, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200604716

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, the Mac product line, to the Vision Pro.
?Join the team making it possible for developers to drive the groundbreaking performance of Apple-designed GPU programmable cores.
You will collaborate with engineers across Apple to design and build production quality tools, APIs and language for cutting-edge graphics, machine learning, and compute applications on present and future products.

Description

The Apple Silicon GPU Compiler Driver team needs engineers to design and develop production quality Metal drivers and compilers for present and future products.

We collaborate with industry specialists across Apple to design future generations of the Metal API, shading language, and Apple GPU hardware used for 3D rendering, machine learning, spatial computing, and computational photography.

You will apply your knowledge of computer graphics, general-purpose computing, or compilers to implement high performance software that drives Apple-designed GPUs, enable cutting-edge uses cases, streamline compilation and on-device application load or run times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical/Engineering BS, MS, PhD or equivalent industry experience

• Understanding of the graphics and/or compilation pipeline

• Programming knowledge of C/C++ Understanding of operating systems and computer architecture fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• GPU programming with Metal Shading Language, CUDA, HLSL or GLSL

• Experience with either Metal, DirectX, Direct Compute, Vulkan, or OpenGL/CL

• Carry forward highly complex software debug efforts

• Excellent written and oral communication to explain analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks, clearly and concisely, across multiple audiences

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)

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 seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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