Sensing Hardware Design Engineer – Prototyping & Validation

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to create high performance hardware systems supporting Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Photography applications.

You will collaborate across hardware and software teams from concept through manufacturing. This role requires a strong background in electronics, SI/PI, and experience with prototype bring‑up, testing and documentation, with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Apple products in a

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Electronics experience in processor interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Strong SI/PI and PCB layout protocols.

Responsibilities

• Propose, negotiate, and design EE solutions to achieve functional and performance objectives.
• Design & schematic capture of digital and some analog circuits and systems.
• Lead and review PCB layout.
• Build proof‑of‑concept and initial prototype hardware.
• Create and execute plans to bring‑up & validate designs for function and performance.
• Debug and support prototype designs.
• Manage Contract Manufacturer interactions and support CM test during system builds.

Skills

PCIe interfaces

USB interfaces

I2C/SPI

Power supply design

Signal integrity

PCB layout

Education

BS in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to create high performance hardware systems supporting Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Photography applications.

You will collaborate across hardware and software teams from concept through manufacturing. This role requires a strong background in electronics, SI/PI, and experience with prototype bring‑up, testing and documentation, with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Apple products in a