Hardware Systems Engineer - SoC (iPhone Systems Technologies)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

6d

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.

You will lead the development of complex iPhone SoC and system validation
strategies and advanced debugging. You will play a pivotal, global role from
architecture definition to mass production, directly influencing SoC system
design and quality to deliver optimal solutions for iPhone’s overall success.
This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and includes
opportunities for domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Solid foundation in Electrical Engineering with excellent problem-solving skills
• 3+ years of industry experience in system-level SoC bring-up, validation, and debugging.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture (e.g., ARM-based systems), including hardware/software interaction, boot flows, and low-level debug techniques.
• Hands-on experience with hardware lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, and thermal chambers for SoC characterization and debug.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience with kernel- and device driver–level debugging, including use of relevant debug and validation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, TCL, or similar, to develop test plan, enable test automation and data analysis.
• Strong familiarity with mobile hardware platform design, including power delivery systems (PDN, PMIC) and high-speed, low-speed, and debug interfaces such as USB, MIPI, UART, and JTAG.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex iPhone SoC and system validation strategies and advanced debugging.
• Play a pivotal, global role from architecture definition to mass production, directly influencing SoC system design and quality to deliver optimal solutions for iPhone’s overall success.

What This Job Offers

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