System Integration Lead

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement for education

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino, California, is seeking an experienced engineer to lead a team of System Integrators. This role involves ensuring prototype systems operate as expected and mentoring other engineers. Applicants should have a BS degree in relevant fields and demonstrated experience with debugging complex systems, laboratory instrumentation, and scripting. The salary range for this position is between $181,100 and $318,400, depending on qualifications, with additional stock options, benefits, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting issues with complex systems.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and precision current/voltage sources.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python or Matlab preferred) for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the cross-functional team to facilitate the design, build, test, and debug of prototype systems.
• Interface with the Clinical Integration Team to ensure systems are ready for Clinical Studies.
• Responsible for triage and debug of system issues.
• Lead and mentor other System Integration Engineers.

Skills

Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems

Experience with laboratory instrumentation

Experience with scripting languages

Detail-oriented and organized

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Optical power meters

Lock-in amplifiers

Precision current/voltage sources

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description

Apple’s Biophotonics group is seeking an engineer to lead a team of System Integrators, responsible for ensuring that our prototype systems are built and working as expected. The ideal candidate will have experience with consumer electronics system integration, and leading other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the cross-functional team to facilitate the design, build, test, and debug of prototype systems.
• Interface with the Clinical Integration Team to ensure systems are ready for Clinical Studies.
• Responsible for triage and debug of system issues.
• Lead and mentor other System Integration Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting issues with complex systems
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, lock-in amplifiers, and precision current/voltage sources
• Experience with scripting languages (Python or Matlab preferred) for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in design, systems integration, hardware validation, or a related engineering role involving complex electronic or electro‑optical systems
• Demonstrated experience with optical or photonic systems, including photodetectors, laser sources (VCSEL, LED, IR), imaging sensors, or LiDAR/proximity sensing technologies
• Experience with wearable health devices or medical technologies
• Experience with structured debug methodologies and root cause analysis across multi‑domain hardware systems
• Solid understanding of analog and mixed‑signal circuit design principles as they relate to sensor front‑end performance (noise, bandwidth, dynamic range)
• Familiarity with embedded firmware concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with firmware engineers during system‑level debug
• Experience developing or maintaining automated test equipment (ATE) or custom bench test fixtures
• Detail‑oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal 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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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, 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.

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 seek to promote 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.