Apple - Cupertino, CA
posted 4 months ago
As a Hardware Engineer at Apple, you will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for the development of groundbreaking custom silicon and hardware technologies. This includes working on various components such as battery systems, application processors, storage controllers, and sensors silicon across Apple's entire product line. You will have the opportunity to engage in real challenges that the team faces, as well as contribute to upcoming products that will delight millions of customers. The role requires a strong technical foundation, initiative, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with some of the best engineers in the world. The Hardware Technologies team encompasses several areas of hardware design, including RTL Design, Design Verification, Physical Design, Modeling/Performance Engineering, CAD Engineering, Signal Integrity/RF Engineering, Embedded Engineering, Power/Battery Engineering, Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering, IC Packaging Engineering, Silicon Validation, Platform Engineering, Digital Circuit Design, and SoC Low Power Design. Each of these areas presents unique challenges and opportunities for innovation, allowing you to explore your interests and develop your skills in a supportive environment. In RTL Design, you will assist in the verification and lab bring-up of advanced mixed-signal circuits, requiring knowledge of chip architecture, RTL design, and Verilog/System Verilog. Design Verification focuses on ensuring the functionality of first silicon, while Physical Design involves collaborating with various teams to deliver top-notch designs. As a Modeling/Performance Engineer, you will write code for modeling and performance analysis of GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs. The role of a CAD Engineer involves developing chip-level design methodologies and flows, while Signal Integrity/RF Engineers work on developing SoCs for mobile devices, addressing complex coupling issues and multi-radio coexistence problems. Embedded Engineers will work on software development for testing Apple's SoCs, while Power/Battery Engineers will focus on electronic circuit design for microcontroller-based systems. Analog/Mixed Signal Engineers will design AMS circuits, and IC Packaging Engineers will develop advanced packaging technologies. Silicon Validation Engineers will work at the intersection of hardware and software to validate Apple's SoCs, and Platform Engineers will build prototypes and emulation models. Digital Circuit Designers will develop custom digital circuits, and SoC Low Power Designers will optimize power efficiency across Apple products. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who are eager to tackle challenges and contribute to the future of technology at Apple.