Hardware Systems Engineering Manager

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Apple stock programs

Educational expense reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks an engineering leader to guide electrical engineers across a diverse product portfolio, advancing architectures, embedded observability, and precision metrology. You will mentor teams, set roadmaps, and partner with silicon, hardware, firmware, and software groups to drive scalable solutions.

This role requires strategic thinking, hands-on influence, and a proven record of delivering complex system-level results, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of engineering management experience with hardware systems expertise, or 7+ years of technical leadership.
• Experience in hardware systems development including architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, bring-up, characterization, and deployment.
• Strong fundamentals in analog, power electronics, mixed-signal, and high-speed digital design.
• Ability to lead complex engineering initiatives across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of electrical engineers and cross-functional partners.
• Drive architecture and development of observability, instrumentation, and metrology systems.
• Influence product architecture with silicon, hardware, and firmware teams.
• Lead development of precision power delivery, measurement instrumentation, and scalable hardware platforms.
• Champion AI-enabled engineering methodologies and automated design workflows.
• Shape the team's strategic presence in product discussions and roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership in complex system investigations and data-informed decisions.
• Define technical roadmaps and priorities balancing near-term delivery with long-term investments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to communicate strategies and drive measurable impact.
• Lead hiring, performance management, and career development; travel as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

Hardware systems design

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB design

Python/C/C++

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is where you do the best work of your life. Behind every Apple product is a remarkable collaboration of engineering disciplines, where innovation, precision, and attention to detail shape experiences enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.Imagine shaping how the next generation of Apple products is designed, understood, and continuously improved. From silicon to complete systems, the ability to observe, measure, and understand hardware behavior is fundamental to building exceptional products.Our team works at the intersection of product architecture, electrical engineering, and intelligent metrology, partnering with design teams to develop innovative electrical architectures, embedded observability, and scalable measurement solutions. We influence product designs early, enabling deeper system insights through hardware, firmware, and software integration. Where additional capabilities are needed, we architect specialized instrumentation and measurement platforms that extend our understanding of product behavior from early development through production.We are looking for an engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing exceptional teams. You will lead electrical engineers across a diverse portfolio of Apple products, advancing common architectures, AI-enabled engineering methodologies, and scalable solutions that influence how products are designed and delivered.

Description

This is a leadership role at the forefront of hardware systems engineering, where you will drive the development of innovative electrical architectures, embedded observability capabilities, and precision metrology systems across Apple's product portfolio.You will manage and develop a talented team of electrical engineers responsible for advancing system-level design methodologies, developing custom electrical instrumentation, and delivering scalable engineering solutions that support product development, characterization, calibration, and manufacturing.Beyond delivering engineering solutions, you will help shape the team's technical direction, identifying opportunities to influence product architecture, establish common platforms, and leverage AI-driven technologies to accelerate engineering development and improve decision-making.The role requires close collaboration with silicon, hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams, along with the ability to communicate complex engineering strategies and influence technical decisions across organizational boundaries.Occasional domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Drive the architecture and development of electrical observability, instrumentation, and metrology systems across multiple Apple product lines, from early concept through deployment at scale.
• Partner with silicon, hardware, and firmware teams to influence product architecture, integrating measurement, telemetry, control, and diagnostic capabilities directly into system designs.
• Lead the development of custom electrical systems, including precision power delivery, measurement instrumentation, and scalable hardware platforms.
• Champion AI-enabled engineering methodologies, including intelligent data analysis, automated design workflows, and agentic tools that accelerate hardware development and system characterization.
• Build the team's strategic presence in product architecture discussions, identifying opportunities to improve system observability, reliability, and engineering efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in complex system-level investigations, driving cross-functional problem-solving and data-informed engineering decisions.
• Define technical roadmaps and organizational priorities, balancing near-term product deliverables with longer-term technology and platform investments.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to communicate technical strategies, influence architectural decisions, and drive measurable engineering and business impact.
• Lead hiring, performance management, mentorship, and career development to build a high-performing engineering organization.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of engineering management experience with strong hands‑on hardware systems expertise, or 7+ years of technical leadership experience with demonstrated readiness for people management.
• Extensive experience in hardware systems development, including architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, bring‑up, characterization, and deployment.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals spanning analog, power electronics, mixed‑signal, and high‑speed digital design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering initiatives and collaborate across multiple technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of system architecture, electrical instrumentation, metrology, and product characterization methodologies.
• Experience developing precision measurement systems, programmable power architectures, embedded telemetry, or hardware observability solutions.
• Experience influencing hardware or silicon architecture through cross‑functional engineering partnerships.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled engineering workflows, intelligent automation, and data‑driven system analysis.
• Firmware or software development experience using Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Experience developing scalable engineering platforms and reusable hardware architectures across multiple products.
• Proficiency with schematic capture, rigid/flexible PCB design, and system‑level electrical integration.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty, statistical analysis, correlation, repeatability, reproducibility, and calibration methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to balance long‑term technical strategy with hands‑on engineering execution.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence engineering teams and senior leadership.

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 $206,200 and $356,400, 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
• 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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