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# Pre-silicon Compute Framework Manager

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Watch, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple TV, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Graphics Software, Machine Learning, OpenCL, Tensorflow, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Pytorch, Gpu Programming, Information Technology, Api Design
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3360094288&tx=UT5955TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
 * 2 - 3 years as a manager or lead
 * Strong grasp and practical experience with at least one GPU compute APIs (Metal, CUDA, OpenCL, etc.)
 * Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals and familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML)
 * Knowledge of Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and CPU/GPU programming
 * Strong background in C/C++ programming, * Experience defining, planning and executing complex projects involving partnership with multiple teams
 * Proven track record in strategic leadership and strong decision making
 * Familiarity with Apple framework and API design patterns
 * Hands on experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, CoreML)

## Description

Apple's Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning team provides the compute and graphics software foundation across all of our innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch. The Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team is responsible for API design and development across Metal and Metal compute frameworks and for functional support and performance analysis of upcoming hardware features in future Apple Silicon GPUs.

We are looking for an engineering manager with a strong technical background who is excited to lead engineers and collaborate with other leaders to ensure a strong software and hardware roadmap for our products., As the manager of the Pre-silicon Compute Frameworks team, you will support, lead, and grow a team of engineers through API development and performance analysis across Metal and Metal compute frameworks for future Apple Silicon GPUs. You will partner with other leaders across Apple software and hardware organizations to propose, develop, and evaluate hardware features for new silicon generations from emulation through silicon.


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