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Apple

Designs phones, computers and their operating systems

Hardware Systems Design Electrical Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Cupertino, CA, USA
In PersonInternational travel may be required.
Hardware EngineeringHardware Systems Integration

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent, is required.
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital design, are required.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
Responsibilities
  • Own the design, integration, and validation of rigid boards, printed flexible circuits, and system-level solutions from product concept through mass production.
  • Work daily with cross-functional technology teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent, is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience with high-speed digital design is preferred.
  • Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout is preferred.
  • Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debugging is preferred.
  • Knowledge of signal and power integrity fundamentals is preferred.
  • Understanding of low-voltage power regulation solutions is preferred.
  • Experience integrating hardware into cross-functional systems is preferred.
  • Ability to use scripting languages to assist with hardware development is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through production is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are preferred.

About the company

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Apple

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Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, from iPhone smartphones and Mac computers to tablets and wearable devices. Its operating systems manage apps and built-in functions for communication and work, while iCloud stores files and synchronizes data across devices. Customers buy additional digital services through subscriptions such as Apple Music and Apple TV, and developers distribute software through the App Store. Apple earns money from hardware sales, subscriptions and digital transactions, selling directly to customers and through retailers and mobile carriers around the world. It was founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • Business demand is growing: Apple reported $109.4 billion revenue in the June 2026 quarter, up 16% year over year.
  • Eligible US employees get learning support: Apple reimburses career-related tuition and runs Apple University classes.
  • Services earn richer margins: Apple reported 75.6% services gross margin in the June 2026 quarter, versus 40.1% for products.

What critics are saying

  • Assembly depends on Asian partners: Apple outsources substantially all final hardware assembly, reducing direct control over production.
  • iPhone concentrates demand risk: the product generated 49.6% of Apple revenue in the June 2026 quarter.
  • Student support shifts take evenings: Apple College Advisors typically work three evening shifts and one weekend shift weekly.

What makes Apple unique

  • Its chips link hardware and software: Apple designs M-series processors and developer frameworks tuned to their unified memory.
  • Stores double as service hubs: Apple combines device sales, Genius Bar technical help and in-person learning sessions.
  • It owns a spatial operating system: Apple Vision Pro runs visionOS, controlled through eyes, hands and voice.

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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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2 year growth

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