Hardware System Engineer - AirPods System Technologies

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Hardware System Engineer - AirPods System Technologies

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The AirPods System Technologies Team at Apple seeks an experienced Hardware System Engineer to join their innovative team. This senior-level role involves developing system-level specifications for custom silicon, analyzing designs from both internal teams and external vendors, and evaluating how sensing and signal processing subsystems integrate into the broader architecture. The ideal candidate will investigate new technologies to deliver groundbreaking features, conduct feasibility studies during early concept phases, and ensure seamless integration of various submodules within tight power and physical constraints. Key responsibilities include understanding end-user requirements and translating them into detailed electrical specifications across the entire signal chain, from analog front ends through digital processing and firmware interfaces. Essential skills encompass a strong background in electronic system design, knowledge of common communication protocols like USB and SPI, and proficiency with digital architecture fundamentals such as memory management and power state control.

Skills

ASIC semiconductor digital architecture memory management power state management digital signal processing analog circuits USB SPI I2C UART Protobuf Git JIRA Confluence Python MATLAB Simulink Cadence Allegro Tapeout FPGA

What you'll do

Develop system-level specifications for custom silicon in AirPods.
Analyze and review designs from both internal teams and third-party vendors.
Evaluate integration of sensing and signal processing subsystems into architecture.
Investigate new technologies to deliver innovative features to customers.
Conduct feasibility studies for novel systems during early concept phases.
Translate end-user features into low-level electrical and architectural specifications.

What we're looking for

7+ years of proven experience in electronic system design or top-level chip architecture/specification
Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering including circuits, analog, digital, and power systems
Ability to work with open-ended constraints and define electrical requirements based on user experience
Understanding of how various submodules interact within a complete system architecture
Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques and implementation tradeoffs
Practical knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, and UART

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