Job Details

Hardware Development Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200608488

Apple is seeking an enthusiastic electrical engineer for the Mac Hardware Engineering team. As a part of the team, you will help with concept and feature development, rapid prototyping, production part selection and product integration.

Our engineers rely on skills in computer system architecture, schematic design, digital and analog circuits, power and voltage regulator integration, high speed signal integrity concepts, PCB design, bring up and system level trouble-shooting to surprise and delight millions of customers!

Description

The Hardware engineer will be a part of the Mac team. The candidate will design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem, develop test and failure analysis procedures to ensure a high level of quality for the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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, mechanical, thermal, performance, reliability, battery life, and electrical stake-holders

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 adaptability of electrical designs.

Analyze factory-scale data to adjust signal parameters for maximum margin

Review designs of factory test fixtures, ensure manufacturing test plans provide adequate coverage to ensure the design is assembled accurately

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

Travel to foreign contract manufacturer (estimate 5 weeks per year)

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in electrical or computer engineering required, with 1-5 years relevant experience.

• Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, power supplies, multimeters

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools

• Design experience in digital logic, simulation, power conversion and delivery. Experience with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including signal integrity and measurement fundamentals

• Specific deep 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with RF/wireless concepts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a plus

• Command line interface and scripting skills

• High-volume consumer electronics system experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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