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Apple is seeking a System EE for Mac Development platform electrical & system design integration. The candidate will design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem of the world's best all-in-one computers within a collaborative cross-functional team, working with mechanical engineering, software, silicon engineering, and other module teams such as wireless, camera, sensing, and display. Our engineers rely on skills in computer system architecture, schematic design, digital and analog circuits, power and voltage regulator integration, high speed signal integrity concepts, PCB design, bring up and system level troubleshooting to surprise and delight millions of customers!

Description

Day to day tasks involve electrical design (both schematic capture and PCB layout), simulation, bringup, debug, and validation for Apple Silicon as it pertains to product implementation. EE's are responsible for both schematic capture and coordinating layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs. Routine responsibilities also include bring-up, validation, cross functional team support, and multi-disciplinary cross-functional collaboration and negotiation. We are looking for well-rounded candidates with a broad set of skill and interests, and the curiosity to dig deep wherever necessary to solve challenging problems. Opportunities exist to sample a variety of technology areas, and to remain general or specialize over time, developing domain expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

Schematic capture and constraint-driven PCB layout using Cadence tools or similar.

Experience with PCB bringup and debug, including new or custom silicon, using standard EE lab equipment: Soldering, DMM, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer.

Experience with complex data analysis, data visualization and script development.

Beyond technical aptitude, we prize curiosity, creativity, integrity, leadership, teamwork, and a passion for learning.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study with industry level practical work experience.

Strong EE fundamentals, grounded in a solid understanding of E&M physics and first principles with an understanding of computer / system architecture and the associated design tradeoffs.

Working knowledge of design and validation requirements for common low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces: I2C/SMBus, SPMI, SPI, I2S/TDM, USB, MIPI, PCIe, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt.

Experience using lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and instrumentation amplifiers to judge the quality and robustness of electrical designs. Experience with protocol decode.

Experience in circuit design for a variety of domains including power, digital, analog, high-speed communications, programmable logic, and/or wireless. Experience working closely with software and firmware teams on design bring-up, validation and test of electrical circuits and communication interfaces.

Work with constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs. Requires familiarity with Allegro or other PCB design tool. Experience designing for high-speed and high power system based cables and flex boards, Multi layer flexible PCBs and the ability to perform component data-sheet analysis and selection for schematic capture. Inclusive of both digital and analog design (power sensing, filtering, etc).

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 $129,300 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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Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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