Power Control Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 325,000; Full time

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Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Power Control Systems Architect to lead the development of next-generation power control systems. You will design and evolve architecture to extend battery life and meet thermal constraints across multiple timescales, using data-driven and predictive techniques.

Collaborate with systems and software teams and mentor engineers to advance the power control program. The role requires deep expertise in control theory, embedded environments, and real-time constraints, with a

Qualifications

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Bash and/or Python.
• Knowledge of classical and modern control theory and estimation.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the multi-year architecture for power control systems across Apple product lines.
• Design and specify control algorithms for battery, thermal, and performance constraints.
• Guide algorithm implementation from concept through embedded deployment with firmware teams.
• Analyze real-world data to identify architecture and algorithm improvements, incl. predictive power allocation.
• Review and approve control system designs across the power control domain.
• Mentor engineers and help set technical direction for the power control systems team.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++

Bash

Python

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

We are seeking a Power Control Systems Architect to lead the development of next-generation power control systems. You will be responsible for designing and evolving the power control architecture deployed across Apple products to extend battery life and improve user experience while meeting device power and thermal constraints across multiple timescales. This work involves collecting and analyzing performance/power data from real-world workloads, applying advanced control theory and estimation techniques to multi-timescale constraint problems, exploring data-driven and predictive approaches to power allocation, cooperating with systems and software teams to characterize and analyze power/performance profiles, and evaluating power control algorithms based on the resulting insights.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the multi-year architecture for power control systems across Apple's product lines


• Design and specify control algorithms - classical, modern, and data-driven - for battery, thermal, and performance constraints operating across multiple timescales


• Guide algorithm implementation from concept through embedded deployment, partnering with firmware and systems teams


• Analyze real-world performance/power data to identify architecture and algorithm improvements, including opportunities for predictive, machine-learning-informed power allocation


• Review and approve control system designs across the power control system domain


• Mentor engineers and help set technical direction for the power control systems team

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following programing languages: Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Bash and/or Python


• Experience with control system design in one or more of the following areas: Classical Control Theory, Modern Control Theory, System Identification, Estimation Theory, Signal Processing, or multi-timescale constraint handling

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent


• 20+ years of relevant industry experience


• Experience implementing control systems in embedded microcontroller environments


• Experience applying data-driven or machine-learning approaches to power allocation, predictive analytics, or constraint prediction


• Experience with multi-timescale or hierarchical constraint-handling techniques in real-time control systems


• Innovative and critical system-level thinker with control system design and debug skills


• Desire to bring data-driven decision-making and analytics to improve our products


• Professional and collaborative with interpersonal communication 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 $216,200 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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