Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Apple; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to join their Hardware Technology group. This diverse role involves working on the digital and power management domain of wireless chipsets, from concept to product announcement. You will collaborate with world-class architects and IC designers, driving the design and verification of hardware while ensuring seamless integration with other engineering teams. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to be part of a premier design team shaping the future of wireless solutions, this opportunity is for you. Join us in creating the next generation of revolutionary products that will change the world.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products

Free services

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical engineering.
• Expertise in schematic capture and layout design for mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive schematics/layout/bring-up of development and form factor HW.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams on wireless chipset design.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Schematic Capture

Layout Design

Mobile Platform System Design

Voltage Regulators

High-Speed Digital Interfaces

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

BSEE

Tools

High-Speed Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Phase Noise Analyzer

SIwave

HFSS

Job description

Summary

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? Be a part of a premier design team responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and integration of the baseband system for all Apple products. The applicant should be familiar with computer system architecture and digital design. The candidate will work proactively with other cross-functional engineering groups.

Description

This is an EE (a.k.a baseband HW) position in the Hardware Technology group of Apple and it is one of the most diverse roles out there. This team is responsible for the digital and power management domain of all wireless chipset in Apple products from concept to product announcement. During architectural stage you will work with world-class architects and IC designers on next-gen chipset’s Power/Digital/Clock management. During development, you will drive schematics/layout/bring-up of both development and form factor HW. You will debug HW/SW/Co-existence issue that are often seen only by the scale and volume of an Apple product. You will also have the full weight of the world’s leading contract manufacturer behind you in factory prototype support. This role also requires heavy cross-functional collaboration with other teams (Apple SoC, battery, sensors, iOS…etc) and therefore, you will also maintain a firm grasp of the entire product landscape outside of wireless design. Everything is going wireless. Join the evolution!

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Expert in electrical engineering fundamentals
• Experience with schematic capture, layout design and review
• Experience with mobile platform system design, system integration and/or high-volume consumer electronics design
• Experience with voltage regulators, LDO, switch mode power supplies (SMPS)
• Experience with high-speed and low-speed digital interfaces, e.g. PCIe, SPMI, RFFE etc.
• Bench-level design verification experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, J-BERT, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, phase noise analyzer
• Signal/Power integrity simulation experience with SIwave, HFSS, etc. preferred
• Experience with clock and timing devices, e.g. crystal resonator, TCXO, crystal oscillator preferred
• Experience with wireless chipset, e.g. WIFI/BT, GNSS, cellular, NFC preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Position may require some international travel when approved to do so (15%)

Preferred Qualifications

BSEE and 10+ years of relevant industry 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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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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