Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$225,300 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $182k
This role $188k
$102k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$213,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $188k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

As a Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture, you will join the Platform Architecture group to connect hardware and software into one unified system. You will work with silicon engineering teams to develop and support new hardware and software interface technologies for chip development and verification. Your daily responsibilities include designing and developing technologies for interfacing software to hardware prototypes while collaborating with software, design verification, and silicon validation teams to deploy these solutions. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, threading, concurrency, and scripting languages like Python or Lua. Preferred skills include SystemVerilog, VHDL, FPGA design, and knowledge of industry standard protocols such as PCI and AXI. You will solve complex technical challenges by ensuring hardware and software components function together seamlessly to support the development of next-generation silicon products.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop new technologies for interfacing software to hardware prototypes.
  • Support silicon engineering teams in developing next-generation chip technologies.
  • Deploy and transfer hardware/software interface technologies across various internal teams.
  • Provide technical support to software, architecture, verification, and validation groups.
  • Lead deliverables independently to ensure project milestones are met by different teams.
  • Develop and maintain tools for the development of new hardware/software interface technologies.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
  • Experience programming in C/C++.
  • Experience with threading and concurrency.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
  • Experience with software debugging skills.
  • 3+ years relevant industry experience (preferred).
  • Background in both software and hardware engineering (preferred).
  • Skills in SystemVerilog, VHDL, FPGA design, and industry standard protocols like PCI or AXI (preferred).

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