Hardware Systems Engineer - SoC (iPhone Systems Technologies)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

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 inspires 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. We are seeking a driven, Solution-oriented 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. Join our cutting-edge iPhone Hardware Engineering team as a System Hardware Engineer and help shape the future of iPhone technology. DESCRIPTION Driving 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 Designing, developing and diagnosing SW to exercise SoC functionality and performance at system level Collaborating with cross-functional hardware and software teams to support system validation, failure analysis (FA), and factory testing Playing 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 various stages of development and production

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Solid 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 programming skill in Python/C is preferred
• Knowledge in test development of SoC characterization
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Driving 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
• Designing, developing and diagnosing SW to exercise SoC functionality and performance at system level
• Collaborating with cross-functional hardware and software teams to support system validation, failure analysis (FA), and factory testing
• Playing 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 various stages of development and production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees