Electrical Engineer, Platform Architecture

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 we can accomplish together. Do you love pursuing big challenges that require especially creative solutions? Can you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? Do you strive to craft elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system, and we design technologies to work seamlessly in unison. Join this team, and you’ll develop forward-looking prototype systems in collaboration with engineers across Apple. We take daring, revolutionary ideas and turn them into reality. You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if need be. Together, our work will lead to the intuitive technology experiences that Apple is known for worldwide.

Apple's Platform Architecture Engineering team is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and qualification of various prototyping platforms.

• You will work closely with cross-functional design teams to develop new technology prototypes.
• You will build computer systems from architectural concepts to PCB layout.
• Your duties will include schematic capture, guiding PCB design, proof-of-concept/prototyping bring-up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, test plan creation, test plan execution, functional verification, signal characterization, and manufacturing support.
• You will develop and deliver presentations to executives.
• You will build concise documentation for the projects you deliver.

Key Qualifications

• BSEE or BSCE degree
• Familiarity with computer system architecture and PCB layout
• Understanding of the system development process (such as concept creation, schematics and board development, board and system bring up and debugging, etc.)
• Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, or ARM based systems
• Experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and/or multimeters

Additional Requirements

• MSEE or MSCE degree
• 20+ years of industry experience, ideally 10+ years in developing consumer electronics products
• Track record of leading projects from concept to prototype
• Experience with sensors and analog components
• Hands-on lab experience: soldering small surface mount components, rework, building prototypes, etc.
• Experience with Cadence Concept and Allegro
• Understanding of mechanical engineering concepts
• Understanding of low-level software, such as drivers and real-time operating systems

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 and $386,300, 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.