Sensing HW Design Electrical Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sensing HW Design Electrical Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of innovation. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop cutting-edge hardware systems that support Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Photography applications. Your expertise will help shape the next generation of revolutionary products, fostering an environment that encourages creativity and excellence. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work alongside extraordinary talent, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the tech industry. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement for education

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Participation in employee stock programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in electronics and hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of PCB layout and construction best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define prototype hardware and evaluate new technologies.
• Lead design, documentation, and support for prototype hardware systems.

Skills

Electronics experience

Power supply design

Signal and Power Integrity

Debugging and supporting prototype designs

Processor peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multi-meters

Job description

Sensing HW Design Electrical Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 04, 2025

Role Number: 200576436

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 fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? Apple's Data Collection System team develops prototype hardware systems that are fundamental to delivering future products & features. The team is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to create high performance hardware systems supporting Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Photography applications that break new ground in Technology and User Experience. This role offers an incredible opportunity to work with and learn from extraordinary team members in multiple disciplines, while contributing on exciting design applications. To be successful, you should be able to thrive in a dynamic, agile, multi-disciplinary, and hands-on environment that values engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Description

Collaborating cross-functionally with various hardware and software teams to define prototype hardware to evaluate new technologies and features is critical. As the Hardware Design Engineer you will be leading deliverables to align with project goals while ensuring thorough and precise documentation of various steps from concept to architecture and through manufacturing and use. This includes the following:

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

Minimum Qualifications

+ Electronics experience in the following areas:

1. Processor peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, storage, high speed serial interfaces)
2. Power supply design
3. Strong working knowledge of Signal and Power Integrity and best practices for PCB layout and construction
4. Experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
5. BS and a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Electronics experience in the following areas:

1. SOC’s, microcontrollers, microprocessors (ARM), FPGA’s
2. Camera electrical protocols (e.g., MIPI, LVDS, SDI, DP, HDMI)
3. Sensors or transducers
4. Taking designs from concept through manufacturing & test, perform mechanical assembly for quick prototypes, and bring-up/debug & validation of digital designs.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)