ANE Pre-Silicon Driver Engineer

Sunnyvale Until 10/6/2026 10+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

The Apple Neural Engine Software team develops the compiler and runtime for machine learning accelerators on Apple Silicon.

Description

In our ANE software team, we are dedicated to providing hardware acceleration using the Apple Neural Engine to enable real time, low power and high performance execution of Deep Learning workloads. Our success is the result of very dynamic people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership and cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years experience with system software development
Experience with compiler development
Excellent programming skills in C, C++ or Python

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in computer science, machine learning or related field
Experience in low level software architecture, modeling or validation
Familiarity with AI networks for example CNN, transformer and diffusion model architectures and their performance characteristics
Proficiency with profiling and optimizing complex software
Experience with SoC low level software development, distributed computing or hardware acceleration
Strong background in data science and statistical methods, with demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and present complex insights clearly
Experience with MLIR
Experience with Swift
Strong written and verbal communication skills

About this role

Summary

Develops software for Apple Neural Engine, focusing on compiler and hardware acceleration.

Job title

ANE Pre-Silicon Driver Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Sunnyvale, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CC++Python

Preferred skills

machine learningMLIRSwiftdata scienceprofilingoptimization

Specializations

compiler developmentmachine learningsoftware architecturehardware acceleration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City