Hardware Systems Engineer
Apple
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
Posted on May 29, 2026
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APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Architect and drive definition of novel hardware architectures that enable or enhance experiences with new Apple devices. Architect and drive design of novel Power over Ethernet (POE) products. Drive analysis and validation of touch noise in POE systems along with their impact on Apple products. Design, drive validation, perform failure analysis, identify correction actions for emissions when paired with NPI Apple devices. Evaluate and drive new silicon development in support of longer term product roadmap. Define core architecture that can be leveraged across products. Define RF system loss budgets. Prepare and facilitate product and technology competitive analysis. 40 hours/week. 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 $212,000 - $318,400/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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.
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Schematic capture and PCB layout tools
- Designing low power, embedded digital, analog and power electronic circuits and systems
- Implementing system integration for various hardware technologies with microcontrollers
- Circuit design and integration of actuation systems including braking circuits
- Designing and validating power integrity and peripheral communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, MIPI or BISS
- Performing failure analysis and hardware debug to solve complex technical issues that arise during hardware development
- Using lab equipment including high speed oscilloscopes, DMMs, TDM, or logic analyzer to take accurate and high-quality measurements
- Generating functional and test specifications
- Analysis and design of protection circuits for functional safety
- Applying principles of computer architecture and hands-on work with SOCs
- Architect and design of Power over Ethernet and USB-C systems.
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