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# CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Architect, Platform Architecture

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Software Code Optimization, Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Microprocessors, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scripting, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cpu-performance-workload-analysis-architect-platform-architecture-austin-tx--d4cd587a-3589-467a-aaff-26ec03a9c270

## About the Role

CPU (Central Processing Unit), Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Server Hardware, Simulation, C Programming Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Negotiation Skills, Analysis Skills, Perl Programming Language, ML, AR/VR) in order to both identify hardware advancement opportunities and assist software teams in optimizing for our devices. Profile and analyze workload in potential new product areas to help guide CPU roadmap decisionsBachelor's degree Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture Object-oriented programming experience with C and C++ Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Javascript Experience with CPU performance analysis and associated tools Experience with common performance benchmarksMS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field 20+ years of relevant experience Experience working multi-functionally with people of very diverse backgrounds Demonstrated communication, influence, and negotiation skills Technical documentation skills Knowledge of visual/UI, data analysis frameworks and modern AI tools Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology

## Description

critical to your success on our team. We drive advanced exploration for next generation CPU architectures. As a member of this team, you are the interface between the CPU team, system teams, and many software teams at Apple. We have a data driven approach that is focused on real user workloads (both existing and emerging) so your work will guide optimizations and the direction of future CPUs. At the same time, you will be working with software developers to optimize code for our CPU designs and roadmap.Profile and analyze existing and emerging workloads, bring up in CPU/SOC simulation environment Develop and maintain performance and trace analysis tools Develop and implement visual extensions to assist with data analysis that can be used internally and also by the various software partners in Apple Run and analyze workloads on simulators and prototype devices as well as work on developing and automating performance analysis infrastructure Develop domain expertise in emerging fields (ex