Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer - Mac

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer for Mac development to design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem of all-in-one Macs. You will work with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, silicon, and module groups, focusing on power, high-speed interfaces, and system integrity.

The role emphasizes schematic capture, PCB layout, and tight collaboration to meet constrained multi-layer PCB requirements and high-speed data paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field with practical work experience.
• Strong fundamentals in E&M physics and system architecture tradeoffs.
• Experience with I2C/SMBus, SPI, USB, PCIe, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt interfaces.
• Experience using lab tools (25 GHz scopes, logic analyzers) and protocol decoding.
• Circuit design experience across power, digital, analog, or RF domains; close collaboration with software/firmware teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem for Apple Mac platforms.
• Coordinate schematic capture and PCB layout for constrained multilayer PCBs (HDI, fine-pitch BGAs).
• Perform bring-up, validation, and cross-functional troubleshooting with mechanical, software, silicon, and module teams.
• Support system-level trades and document design choices for robust production.

Skills

I2C/SMBus

MIPI

Power/High-speed design

Schematic capture

PCB design

Lab instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allegro

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Soldering

Job description

Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer - Mac

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is seeking a System EE for Mac Development platform electrical & system design integration. The candidate will design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem of the world’s best all-in-one computers within a collaborative cross-functional team, working with mechanical engineering, software, silicon engineering, and other module teams such as wireless, camera, sensing, and display. Our engineers rely on skills in computer system architecture, schematic design, digital and analog circuits, power and voltage regulator integration, high speed signal integrity concepts, PCB design, bring up and system level troubleshooting to surprise and delight millions of customers!

Description

Day to day tasks involve electrical design (both schematic capture and PCB layout), simulation, bringup, debug, and validation for Apple Silicon as it pertains to product implementation. EE’s are responsible for both schematic capture and coordinating layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs. Routine responsibilities also include bring-up, validation, cross functional team support, and multi-disciplinary cross-functional collaboration and negotiation. We are looking for well-rounded candidates with a broad set of skill and interests, and the curiosity to dig deep wherever necessary to solve challenging problems. Opportunities exist to sample a variety of technology areas, and to remain general or specialize over time, developing domain expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study with industry level practical work experience.
• Strong EE fundamentals, grounded in a solid understanding of E&M physics and first principles with an understanding of computer / system architecture and the associated design tradeoffs.
• Working knowledge of design and validation requirements for common low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces: I2C/SMBus, SPMI, SPI, I2S/TDM, USB, MIPI, PCIe, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt.
• Experience using lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and instrumentation amplifiers to judge the quality and robustness of electrical designs. Experience with protocol decode.
• Experience in circuit design for a variety of domains including power, digital, analog, high-speed communications, programmable logic, and/or wireless. Experience working closely with software and firmware teams on design bring-up, validation and test of electrical circuits and communication interfaces.
• Work with constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs. Requires familiarity with Allegro or other PCB design tool. Experience designing for high-speed and high power system based cables and flex boards, Multi layer flexible PCBs and the ability to perform component data-sheet analysis and selection for schematic capture. Inclusive of both digital and analog design (power sensing, filtering, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• Schematic capture and constraint-driven PCB layout using Cadence tools or similar.
• Experience with PCB bringup and debug, including new or custom silicon, using standard EE lab equipment: Soldering, DMM, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer.
• Experience with complex data analysis, data visualization and script development.
• Beyond technical aptitude, we prize curiosity, creativity, integrity, leadership, teamwork, and a passion for learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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
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