
Hardware Systems Engineer
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to innovate iPhone and iPad products by working with multi-functional groups including Hardware, Module, and Design & Validation teams. The role involves evaluating system design through testing, supporting hardware development at manufacturing partner facilities, and building failure analysis reports. Responsibilities include optimizing test processes, improving test coverage, and developing benchmarking matrices by modifying automation scripts. The position requires hands-on experience with prototype work, functional verification, lab equipment, and scripting skills in Python, Perl, Shell, or Unix.
We are seeking hard-working individuals like you to join our team. This is a System Engineering position that entails working with multi-functional groups to continually innovate the iPhone and iPad products. You will have an active engagement with the Hardware, Module and Design & Validation teams at Apple.
Description
Evaluate overall system design by crafting and conducting evaluation tests; applying knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Support Hardware teams in crafting the next-generation iPhones and iPad; build Failure Analysis reports
Be responsible for the optimization of the test processes
Make recommendations for coverage improvements
Develop benchmarking matrix by crafting or modifying automation scripts for building and assembling performance graphs
Work towards closing potential test gaps and build improvements to the scripts
Position involves supporting hardware development activities at manufacturing partner facilities
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Prior working experience with prototype hardware and/or development boards is helpful
Developed automated test and measurement systems - Setup of environments optimized for test measurement
Comfortable working in a constantly evolving environment; Confirmed ability to work independently under high pressure and dynamic environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Hands-on experience in prototype work and functional verification specifically with electronics
Proficient with lab equipment: digital multi-meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, data logger, etc.
Prior experience with superb coding/scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell, Unix)","internalDetails":null
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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
What is an API and how does it work?
technicalmedium - 3
Explain the differences between stack and heap memory allocation
technicalmedium - 4
Determine the latency for a hashmap with given data
technicalmedium - 5
Reverse a linked list
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