What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware System Integration Engineer position at Apple?
Summary
Posted:
Role Number:200592435
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. You will join a collaborative development team that plays a pivotal role in the development of products that seamlessly integrate with Apple’s product portfolio, encompassing Home, iPad, iPhone, Watch, Mac and Vision. You will play a key role in driving the development of hardware for these systems, requiring proficiency in defining intricate electrical system architectures, mentoring engineers through design, validation and conducting hands-on hardware debugging and prototyping.
Description
In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to define hardware architecture and drive execution of future products. The position requires the ability to mentor senior and junior partner engineers through detailed design work, while also keeping in focus a high level product and system understanding. In this position, you will:
Partner in definition of electrical architecture and drive implementation
Mentor development of high quality schematic, layout and validation
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to steer solutions and drive resolution of complex hardware issues
Keep in focus the Apple customer experience
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in electrical or computer engineering or similar field.
- 5 years experience developing high volume consumer products from concept to production as a system integrator.
- Demonstrate strong EE fundamentals and engineering curiosity with an ability to mentor other engineers.
- Knowledge of embedded processor peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, CAN, SPI, storage, high speed serial)
- Strong working knowledge of best practices for PCB/flex layout and construction
- Hands on experience with test equipment including oscilloscope, multi-meters and more for prototype bring-up, debugging and functional validation
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- ODM/JDM development or engineering consulting experience
- Ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams and exert effective influence
- Expertise in board schematic and layout CAD tools such as Allegro, PADS or Altium.
- Deep understanding of camera product definition and architecture development, spanning lens and image sensor selection, image processing pipeline and SoC selection, recording and wireless streaming architectures and acoustic design.
- Knowledge of signal integrity, simulation, RF design for NFC, BT, BTLE, 802.15.4 and WLAN.
- Expertise in emerging sensing technologies and sensor design highly preferred.
- Knowledge of battery cell and pack design and development.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 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.
Salary : $143,100 - $264,200
