Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$126,800–$220,900 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer

The Data Center Hardware Engineering team seeks an Electrical Integration Engineer to contribute to the conception and mass production of cutting-edge compute solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams such as mechanical, power, software, and validation engineering to design and validate high-performance systems tailored to customer needs. Day-to-day tasks include electrical design, schematic capture, board layout guidance, simulation, bringup, debug, and factory build support. Candidates should possess a BS in electrical or computer engineering, with an MS preferred, along with experience in high-speed digital interfaces like PCIe and Ethernet. Proficiency in tools such as Cadence for PCB design and strong communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in board bringup and debug using standard lab equipment and a deep understanding of system-level integration challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and specify high-performance compute solutions to meet customer requirements.
  • Capture schematics and guide board layout for complex electrical systems.
  • Conduct simulations, bringup, debug, and validate customized compute designs.
  • Provide factory build support during mass production phases of projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on multi-disciplinary engineering challenges.
  • Develop detailed documentation including functional specs and procedures.

What we're looking for

  • BS in electrical or computer engineering required; MS preferred
  • 2+ years of relevant industry work experience in electrical systems integration
  • Proficient in high-speed digital design with knowledge of I2C/SMBus, SPI, JTAG, USB, PCIe, Ethernet interfaces
  • Strong debugging skills from system-level to transistor level
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for complex system integration

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