GPU Power and Performance Characterization Engineer

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The GPU Silicon Characterization Team is responsible for characterizing the behavior of Apple's embedded GPUs and determine the best settings to optimize power and performance. We work hand-in-hand with the design, verification, productization, hardware, and software teams to enable world-class GPUs in the embedded space. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of validation plans that focus on power and performance features within the embedded GPU. Team members are involved in test planning, test execution, status communication, data analysis, failure triage, and tool development. You will devise and run experiments to maximize performance, improve operating margins, minimize power usage and help achieve performance/Watt targets for current and future Apple embedded GPUs.

Description

In this role, you will:

Identify and drive improvements in silicon-based characterization methodology

Design, execute, and communicate plans to perform characterization work

Configure system HW and SW for silicon characterization

Lead failure triage and debug of underlying issues

Develop, maintain, and improve automation tools

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS

Experience with Python

Preferred Qualifications

Academic coursework in computer architecture and CMOS VLSI

Experience with Power / Performance Estimation and Optimization

Experience with lab equipment

Data analysis and visualization

Experience with power measurements a strong plus

Familiarity with power-management techniques such as dynamic clock & power gating and dynamic voltage frequency scaling