Full-Time
Hardware Systems Engineer
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Apple
10,001+ employees
Designs and sells consumer electronics and software
Senior
Austin, TX, USA
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Experience with schematic, PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools
- Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, electronic loads, etc
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience. High-volume consumer electronics system experience preferred.
- Experience leading technically complex projects that are dynamic and business critical
- Design experience in digital logic, simulation, power conversion and delivery
- Familiarity with RF/wireless concepts
- Experience with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including signal integrity design and measurement fundamentals, Command line interface and scripting skills
- Specific expertise in several of the following areas is a plus: CPU or GPU microarchitecture, batteries, power management, analog design, audio, wireless, DisplayPort, PCIe, Thunderbolt, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, analog sensors, interconnect
- Knowledge of clocking technology: crystals, oscillators, and simple PLLs. Knowledge of discrete passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors) and their characteristics and specifications.
- Ability to debug problems from the system-level down to the component level. Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a plus
- Component data-sheet analysis and selection for schematic capture
- Coordinate layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs
- Forecast and plan design time to meet constrained schedules
- Drive design tradeoffs across manufacturing, test, thermal, performance, reliability, and electrical stakeholders
- Prototype bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterization
- Use advanced lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and BERT scopes to judge the quality and robustness of electrical designs
- Analyze factory-scale data to adjust signal parameters for maximum margin
- Debug problems found in manufacturing, feedback root cause and corrective action into design or manufacturing process in preparation for high volume
- Communicate and present status on concurrent top issues and deadlines
- Lead, teach, and mentor more junior engineers
- Candidates should be able to take complete ownership of assigned sub-systems
Apple Inc. creates and sells a variety of technology products, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and Apple Watches, along with services like the App Store and Apple Music. Its products work together seamlessly, providing a cohesive user experience that sets it apart from competitors. Apple aims to enhance customer loyalty through offerings like the Apple Card and a trade-in program, while also advancing in spatial computing for immersive experiences. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership in the technology market by delivering high-quality products and services.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$619.1K
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Apple's services segment provides a steady stream of recurring revenue.
- Redesigning the Magic Mouse addresses longstanding customer complaints.
- Apple's foldable device plans indicate future market expansion.
What critics are saying
- Criminal complaints over Congo mineral trade could harm Apple's reputation.
- Competition from services like Jio Cloud challenges Apple's iCloud market share.
- Apple's electric vehicle project faces skepticism and competitive pressure.
What makes Apple unique
- Apple's integrated hardware and software create a seamless user experience.
- Apple's trade-in program supports sustainability and customer loyalty.
- Apple's spatial computing innovations enhance immersive user experiences.
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