Hardware System Engineer - iPhone System Technologies - SoC

People here at Apple don't just build products - we build the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Join our cutting-edge iPhone Hardware Engineering team as a System Hardware Engineer and help shape the future of iPhone technology. We are looking for a driven engineer who is passionate about advancing SOC system technologies. In this role, you'll work with a collaborative team of experts to analyze, characterize, and validate key features related to SOC design in iPhone systems. You will play a critical part in optimizing SoC architecture and system integration solutions for the whole iPhone product line.

Description

Drive system-level optimization of SoC power, thermal, and performance to push the boundaries of iPhone design. 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 (FA), 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. International travel opportunities will be available to support different stages of development and production

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering plus 4+ years of relevant industry experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of relevant industry experience

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, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters 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

International travel (approximately 10%)

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