Hardware Systems Engineer - Board Design

Who you are

You have a strong background in hardware engineering with experience in board design and system-on-chip (SoC) development. Your attention to detail allows you to create elegant solutions to complex challenges, ensuring that every aspect of your designs meets high standards. You are proficient in schematic capture, circuit design, and have a solid understanding of layout and routing constraints. Your experience includes working with cross-functional teams to develop specifications based on their requirements, ensuring that all designs align with project goals.

You are skilled in FPGA and CPLD development, with hands-on experience in board bring-up, testing, and characterization. Your ability to analyze power and signal integrity is complemented by your expertise in high-speed interface design and characterization. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with designers from various groups to contribute to the silicon engineering effort. Your debugging skills are top-notch, allowing you to tackle a wide range of issues on test boards and production systems effectively.

Desirable

Experience with programming languages such as Perl, Tcl, and Python is a plus, as it enhances your ability to automate tasks and streamline processes. Familiarity with industry-standard tools and methodologies in hardware design will further strengthen your candidacy. You are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, contributing to the innovative culture at Apple.

What you'll do

As a Hardware Systems Engineer - Board Design at Apple, you will be responsible for designing and manufacturing next-generation processors and SoCs. Your role will involve developing specifications based on requirements from cross-functional teams, ensuring that all designs meet the necessary criteria for performance and efficiency. You will engage in schematic capture and circuit design, defining layout and routing constraints to optimize the functionality of your designs.

You will also be involved in FPGA and CPLD development, working on board bring-up, testing, and characterization. Your expertise in power and signal integrity analysis will be crucial as you design high-speed interfaces and characterize their performance. Debugging complicated system-level problems will be a key part of your responsibilities, requiring a methodical approach and strong analytical skills.

Collaboration will be essential in this role, as you will work closely with designers from various teams within Apple. Your contributions will play a critical role in enabling the next generation of Apple products, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by millions of users. You will have the opportunity to innovate and push the limits of technology, crafting solutions that enhance the user experience across Apple's product lineup.

What we offer

Apple offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. You will be part of a team that values creativity and encourages you to bring your ideas to life. The company provides competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have access to cutting-edge technology and resources, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the future of Apple's products. Join us in shaping the technology that fuels the devices loved by millions around the world.