Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Apple DC Hwe

Posted on 12/11/2024

Apple

Apple

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells consumer electronics and software

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Fintech
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$175.8k - $312.2kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission

Mid, Senior

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with 4~7 years relevant work experience.
  • Strong understanding of CPU architecture, microarchitecture and system design as well as subsystems and components. Including in-depth knowledge of I/O subsystem architectures, high speed link technologies (e.g. PCIe), NVMe and HDD storage technologies, micro-controllers, etc.
  • Hands on experience and validated understanding of system provisioning, boot process, and other services such as UEFI, DHCP, DNS, NetBoot, etc. Experience with firmware upgrade/downgrade processes for BIOS, BMC, various system boards and component level.
  • Understand the interaction between applications and subsystem devices, and the nature of production workloads typically run by SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) teams such as that of block storage, object storage, compute and databases.
Responsibilities
  • Working cross-functionally with Data Center Engineering, Site Services and SRE teams throughout the hardware development process.
  • Focusing on the initial deployment of proof of concept hardware, software setup, and/or piloting of new hardware for use at scale in the data center.
  • Providing direct support during hardware introduction, and ensuring the success of downstream teams in adopting, and integrating new hardware platforms into their respective environments.
  • Using background and expertise in system architecture to drive various efforts.
  • Creating scripts/tools to analyze large data sets or logs, and benchmarking frameworks.
  • Handling systems issues as they arise, troubleshooting and finding root cause for issues related to firmware, mis-configuration, performance degradation, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • M.S Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with minimum 3-4 years experience
  • A working understanding of OS, Kernels and related modules/drivers with the ability to compile drivers. Scripting/coding knowledge using Python, Shell scripting and/or C.
  • Understanding of network infrastructure (basic troubleshooting of layer 1, 2 and 3).
  • Experience working in data centers or deploying hardware at scale in data center setting.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills and demonstrated ability to innovate.

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of consumer electronics and software products. Its main offerings include iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs, along with services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. The products work together seamlessly, providing users with a cohesive experience across devices. Apple differentiates itself from competitors through its integrated approach, which combines hardware and software to enhance user interaction. The company aims to provide high-quality technology solutions while expanding its services, such as the Apple Card and trade-in programs, to foster customer loyalty and promote sustainability.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$619.1K

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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  • Health tracking features may face regulatory scrutiny over data privacy concerns.
  • AI-powered smart home devices increase competition with Amazon and Google.
  • $430 billion U.S. investment may be affected by economic and policy changes.

What makes Apple unique

  • Apple's integrated hardware and software create a seamless user experience across devices.
  • The Apple Card offers unique financial incentives, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement.
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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