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Apple Hardware Development Engineer 
United States, California, Cupertino 
22644195

28.03.2024
Key Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years relevant industry work experience. High-volume consumer electronics system experience preferred.
  • Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads
  • Experience with schematic design and PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools
  • Design experience in digital logic, simulation, power conversion and delivery
  • Familiarity with RF/wireless concepts
  • Experience with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including signal integrity design and measurement fundamentals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Command line interface and scripting skills
  • Specific deep expertise in several of the following areas is a plus: CPU or GPU microarchitecture, batteries, power management, analog design, audio, wireless, DisplayPort, PCIe, Thunderbolt, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, analog sensors, interconnect
  • Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a plus
  • Travel to foreign contract manufacturer (estimate 5 weeks per year)
Description
- Component datasheet analysis and selection for schematic capture- Coordinate layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs- Forecast and plan design time to meet constrained schedules- Drive design tradeoffs across manufacturing, test, thermal, performance, reliability, battery life, and electrical stakeholders- Prototype bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterization- Use advanced lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and BERT scopes to judge the quality and robustness of electrical designs.- Analyze factory-scale data to adjust signal parameters for maximum margin- Review designs of factory test fixtures, ensure manufacturing test plans provide adequate coverage to ensure the design is assembled correctly- Debug problems found in manufacturing, feedback root cause and corrective action into design or manufacturing process in preparation for high volume.- Communicate and present status on concurrent top issues and deadlines- Lead, teach, and mentor junior engineers
Education & Experience
BS in electrical or computer engineering required, MS preferred
Pay & Benefits
  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $132,300.00 and $241,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.