Hardware Systems Engineer - SoC; iPhone Systems Technologies

Overview

Summary People here at Apple don’t just build products – we build the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

We are seeking a driven, solution-oriented engineer who is passionate about advancing SOC system technologies. In this role, you ll work with a collaborative team of experts to analyze, characterize, and validate key features related to SOC design in iPhone systems. You will play a critical part in optimizing SoC architecture and system integration solutions for the whole iPhone product line.

Join our cutting-edge iPhone Hardware Engineering team as a System Hardware Engineer and help shape the future of iPhone technology.

Description You will lead the development of complex iPhone SoC and system validation strategies and advanced debugging. You will play a pivotal, global role from architecture definition to mass production, directly influencing SoC system design and quality to deliver optimal solutions for iPhone’s overall success. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and includes opportunities for domestic and international travel.

• Leading system-level SoC bring-up, functional validation, and stress testing on iPhone hardware platforms from early prototypes to mass production.
• Performing deep hardware/software debug and root cause analysis to resolve complex silicon and system issues efficiently.
• Developing and executing comprehensive system SoC validation plans, leveraging deep understanding of SoC architecture, feature definition, and system design.
• Analyzing factory and validation data to identify and resolve silicon/system issues, informing strategic design and system optimization efforts.
• Driving power, performance, and thermal characterization and optimization to deliver industry-leading user experiences.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional hardware, software, and silicon teams across global sites to define validation strategies and meet critical product milestones.

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Solid foundation in Electrical Engineering with excellent problem-solving skills
• 3+ years of industry experience in system-level SoC bring-up, validation, and debugging
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture (e.g., ARM-based systems), including hardware/software interaction, boot flows, and low-level debug techniques
• Hands-on experience with hardware lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, and thermal chambers for SoC characterization and debug

• Proven experience with kernel- and device driver–level debugging, including use of relevant debug and validation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, TCL, or similar, to develop test plan, enable test automation and data analysis.
• Strong familiarity with mobile hardware platform design, including power delivery systems (PDN, PMIC) and high-speed, low-speed, and debug interfaces such as USB, MIPI, UART, and JTAG.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and…