Hardware System Design Engineer, Accessories

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering and creating products that people love? Join us in designing the next generation of Apple accessories - from MagSafe and AirTags to cutting-edge USB-C products - that seamlessly integrate innovative technologies and redefine what's possible in low-power electrical design.

The Apple Accessories Hardware Engineering team is looking for a talented, driven and creative electrical engineer to lead system design and architecture for future Apple products.

This provides an opportunity to work closely with various Apple product teams such as iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro. You will provide guidance on the roadmap, lead initial phases of system development, and work closely with cross-functional teams throughout various stages of design from silicon and system architecture to prototyping and manufacturing.

Description

As a key member of our technology development team, you will be empowered to drive engineering excellence and innovation across the full product lifecycle, and will be engaged with a rewarding variety of responsibilities.","responsibilities":"Lead new product architecture and silicon definition, setting the technical direction from concept to reality

Collaborate cross-functionally during early product scoping and functional specification to ensure alignment across teams

Influence and challenge system performance decisions, bringing fresh perspectives that elevate the customer experience

Shape product roadmaps by creatively contributing to and challenging product concepts across groups

Define, simulate, and model product performance against power budgets and key system metrics

Communicate project status, insights, and recommendations clearly and regularly to leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s, or PhD degree.

10+ years of relevant industry experience.

Experience in detailed EE design, EE schematics entry, and layout.

Experience with custom Silicon development.

Experience with I2C, SPI, SPMI, MIPI, etc.

Direct experience with high-volume consumer products, manufacturing process, and mass production.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Outstanding EE fundamentals.

Deep knowledge of analog and digital electrical circuits including silicon.

Experience with product concept development and system architecture.

Experience with digital hardware design such as micro-controllers and digital interfaces.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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