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Apple

Prototyping Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

22 days ago• Cupertino, CA

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Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

★ 3.7 out of 5 · 120 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Technology Companies in 2020
  • 3.7/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 3.1/5 in supportive management
  • 66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 65% would recommend this company to other women
  • 66% say the CEO supports gender diversity

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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what we can accomplish together.

Our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system, and we design technologies to work seamlessly in unison. Join this team, and you'll develop forward-looking prototype systems in collaboration with engineers across Apple. We take daring, revolutionary ideas and turn them into reality. You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if need be. Together, our work will lead to the intuitive technology experiences that Apple is known for worldwide.

Description

The Platform Architecture systems prototyping team creates "livable prototypes"-complete product concepts that you can actually use, as opposed to concept demonstrations. We are a small team of self-motivated, curious generalists who love to make thoughtful, interesting new things.

In your role on the prototyping team, you will participate in concept's overall system design, from the top-level diagrams to participation in schematic reviews. Working with our software engineering partners across Apple, you will help prepare the OS, bootstrap and device drivers for the project. Once hardware has been fabricated, you'll work with your EE and ME peers on bringup and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years industry experience

MS or PhD in CS, CE, EECS, or similar engineering degree

Ability to work with EEs for hardware bringup and debug of prototypes

Ability to read and understand block diagrams, schematics, and datasheets

Familiarity with microcontrollers, both hardware and fiirmware

Familiarity with ARM architecture, Cortex-A and Cortex-M profiles

Minimum Qualifications

BS in CS, CE, EECS, or similar engineering degree

Experience in design of computer systems

Experience in C/C++

Experience with common hardware interfaces such as PCI, UART, I2C, SPI, or USB

Exposure to low-level system software such as operating systems, bootloaders and device drivers

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 $225,300, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $150,400 – $225,300
  • Posted: 22 days ago
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