Hardware EE System Architect

Here at Apple, we believe that the right blend of hardware, software, and curated experiences can transform a house into a home that serves and entertains its residents. This is your opportunity to join Apple’s Home Hardware group and help build the future! We're seeking a highly motivated engineer with a passion for elegant design and deep electrical system architecture expertise to shape the hardware for our groundbreaking devices. You’ll contribute innovative solutions from product concept to production, leveraging your problem-solving and hands-on hardware development skills. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate cutting-edge hardware systems for future Apple products. You will own critical aspects of the electrical architecture and implementation, ranging from schematic design and layout to bring-up, debug, and validation. Success in this role requires not just deep technical expertise, but also strong product intuition and a systems-level mindset. We’re looking for someone who can dive into the details, yet consistently elevate conversations to ensure alignment with user experience and product vision. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, brings clarity through structured and creative thinking, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. They communicate with empathy and precision, tailoring messages to resonate across audiences and disciplines. A strong sense of ownership, a product-first mentality, and a collaborative spirit are essential. You should be someone who can identify opportunities others may miss, form compelling ideas, and drive them into action, whether that means hands-on technical work, thoughtful cross-functional alignment, or shaping the future direction of the product. Minimum Qualifications: BS in electrical engineering or computer engineering 8 years of hands-on experience shepherding system designs from concept to mass production, proactively anticipating and addressing potential roadblocks Expertise in hardware design for embedded applications from SOC/MCU integration, power architecture (DC-DC, battery), and sensor definition / integration Understanding of compute architecture and peripheral IO functions (PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, SWD) Working knowledge of PCB/flex layout for optimizing for high speed SI and PDN Demonstrated ability to effectively bring-up, debug, and validate mixed-signal designs Understanding of imaging systems and image processing for ML applications Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in emerging sensing technologies and sensor design highly preferred Ability to take a methodical and insightful approach to data analysis Passion for continuous learning and exploring new technologies is highly valued