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Graphics Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple

Cupertino, CA, USA

USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity

Posted on Jan 7, 2026

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and dedicated engineer to join the GPU Architecture Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation GPU architectures in iPhone, iPad and Mac products. We rely on strong analytical skills and close collaboration to deliver the best overall solution to our customers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort working with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting high performance products to millions of customers quickly.

As part of the GPU Platform Architecture team, you will be working with architecture, design and software partners on the definition & tuning of Appleʼs future GPU Core Architecture. The role involves innovating to create solutions to tomorrow’s problems, working on the GPU processor and memory hierarchy. You will collaborate with experienced GPU architects, uArchitects & software teams to assess the feasibility of new ideas, driving these through to product. This is an opportunity to join Appleʼs world-class GPU team to collaborate, develop and improve GPU modeling and features for power architecture.

BS degree
Experience in GPU/CPU architecture and micro-architecture design

3+ years of relevant experience
Experience working as part of large cross-functional teams
Software skills and proficiency in C/C++ and a scripting language such as Python or Ruby
Experience with creating adaptive or machine learning based algorithms
Interpersonal skills and creativity to help the team solve design challenges
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Ability to travel internationally 3-5 times a year
Proven ability to work with complex designs from architecture to production

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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