Summary
Posted: Oct 16, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200572711
Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and join an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation on products used by millions worldwide. Our group is looking for a highly motivated Power Performance Engineer to optimize software design for Apple's latest products, including the next generation of Apple Watch, AirPods, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You will deliver outstanding battery life and power efficiency to our customers in this role. This involves close collaboration with a cross-functional team of software developers, QA engineers, hardware engineers, and project managers.
Description
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As a key member of the Connectivity Firmware Performance team, you will work on software design, testing, and optimization from early prototypes until productization! The work involves devising performance evaluation methodologies on SW/HW prototypes, analyzing logs, and making recommendations for implementing software based on trade-off analysis at a system and product level. Responsibilities include: Working with cross-functional teams to establish power targets (KPIs) to be met under various operating conditions Driving SW-based power optimizations based on performance trade-off analysis Collecting, analyzing, and presenting power data on various prototype hardware and final platforms Identifying, isolating, and root-causing problem areas using debugging and data analysis skills Designing tests to assess power impact of new HW/SW features Continuously improving test coverage, methodology, and efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
- Understanding of computer architecture, operating system concepts, EE fundamentals, and concepts of power consumption and power management
- Programming in Python or C/C++
- Experience in test planning, validation, uncovering issues, and driving issues to resolution with engineering teams
- Technology understanding of Wi-Fi, BT, or related protocols
- BS Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Software engineering, or Computer Science
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with power, performance trade-off analysis
- Experience with CPU profiling and optimizations
- Programming in C or C++
- Approach problems with flexibility and curiosity
- Focus on what truly matters
- Anticipate challenges and manage conflicts effectively
- Ability to dive deep technically, learn new technologies, and understand the small technical nuances of a system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting data to cross-functional teams and/or management
- MS or PhD
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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.