Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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

Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer joins the Data Center Hardware Engineering team to manage the end-to-end hardware engineering lifecycle for high-performance compute platforms. This role involves leading system design, schematic capture, and board bring-up while providing guidance on layout and constraint management. The engineer will perform signal integrity simulations, conduct hands-on debugging from the transistor level up, and develop functional specifications and validation procedures. Key responsibilities include validating high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, I2C, and SPI using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. The position requires collaborating with mechanical, power, software, firmware, and silicon teams to resolve complex hardware issues. This role focuses on the design and realization of customized compute platforms for large-scale infrastructure systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead hardware system design and schematic capture for high-performance compute platforms.
  • Perform signal integrity simulation, board bring-up, and hands-on debugging from the system level down to the transistor level.
  • Develop and maintain functional specifications, validation procedures, and integration documentation for complex designs.
  • Execute validation of high-speed digital interfaces including PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and DDR.
  • Drive root cause analysis using EE lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Support factory builds and sustaining engineering activities through the mass production phase.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years of relevant industry work experience in hardware or systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces including I2C/SMBus, SPI, JTAG, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR memory.
  • Experience in broad circuit design across power, digital, analog, high-speed communications, and programmable logic domains.
  • Proficiency in PCB bring-up and characterization using standard EE lab equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Ability to debug complex hardware issues from the system level down to the circuit or transistor level.
  • Strong communication skills for producing functional specifications, integration procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Preferred experience with 10+ layer PCB design, Cadence tools, and high-speed serial protocol compliance testing.

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