Hardware System Engineer - iPhone System Technologies - SoC

$143,100 - $264,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Join Apple's cutting-edge iPhone Hardware Engineering team as a System Hardware Engineer, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of iPhone technology. This position focuses on advancing SOC system technologies, optimizing SoC architecture, and system integration solutions for the entire iPhone product line. You will collaborate with a team of experts to analyze, characterize, and validate key features related to SOC design, driving system-level optimization of power, thermal, and performance aspects.

Responsibilities

• Drive system-level optimization of SoC power, thermal, and performance.
• Hands-on involvement in SoC silicon bring-up, debugging, testing, and validation at the system level.
• Collaborate with multi-functional hardware and software teams to support system validation, failure analysis, and factory testing.
• Play a key role in all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to production, solving complex challenges with creativity and enthusiasm.
• Support international travel opportunities for different stages of development and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven foundation in Electrical Engineering with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience in SoC/system-level bring-up, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with lab equipment to measure SoC power, performance, and thermal aspects.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python.

Nice-to-haves

• A passion for engineering with demonstrated initiative, creativity, and innovation.
• Expertise in mobile SoC architecture, power, performance, and thermal characterization at the system level.
• Familiarity with power management ICs (PMICs) and mobile system power delivery design.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces like USB3, PCIe, MIPI, and low-speed interfaces like I2C, SPI, and GPIO, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug interface issues.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance