Hardware Systems Engineering Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is where you do the best work of your life. Behind every Apple product is a remarkable collaboration of engineering disciplines, where innovation, precision, and attention to detail shape experiences enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

Imagine shaping how the next generation of Apple products is designed, understood, and continuously improved. From silicon to complete systems, the ability to observe, measure, and understand hardware behavior is fundamental to building exceptional products.

Our team works at the intersection of product architecture, electrical engineering, and intelligent metrology, partnering with design teams to develop innovative electrical architectures, embedded observability, and scalable measurement solutions. We influence product designs early, enabling deeper system insights through hardware, firmware, and software integration. Where additional capabilities are needed, we architect specialized instrumentation and measurement platforms that extend our understanding of product behavior from early development through production.

We are looking for an engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing exceptional teams. You will lead electrical engineers across a diverse portfolio of Apple products, advancing common architectures, AI-enabled engineering methodologies, and scalable solutions that influence how products are designed and delivered.

This is a leadership role at the forefront of hardware systems engineering, where you will drive the development of innovative electrical architectures, embedded observability capabilities, and precision metrology systems across Apple's product portfolio.

You will manage and develop a talented team of electrical engineers responsible for advancing system-level design methodologies, developing custom electrical instrumentation, and delivering scalable engineering solutions that support product development, characterization, calibration, and manufacturing.

Beyond delivering engineering solutions, you will help shape the team's technical direction, identifying opportunities to influence product architecture, establish common platforms, and leverage AI-driven technologies to accelerate engineering development and improve decision-making.

The role requires close collaboration with silicon, hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams, along with the ability to communicate complex engineering strategies and influence technical decisions across organizational boundaries.

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Drive the architecture and development of electrical observability, instrumentation, and metrology systems across multiple Apple product lines, from early concept through deployment at scale.
• Partner with silicon, hardware, and firmware teams to influence product architecture, integrating measurement, telemetry, control, and diagnostic capabilities directly into system designs.
• Lead the development of custom electrical systems, including precision power delivery, measurement instrumentation, and scalable hardware platforms.
• Champion AI-enabled engineering methodologies, including intelligent data analysis, automated design workflows, and agentic tools that accelerate hardware development and system characterization.
• Build the team's strategic presence in product architecture discussions, identifying opportunities to improve system observability, reliability, and engineering efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in complex system-level investigations, driving cross-functional problem-solving and data-informed engineering decisions.
• Define technical roadmaps and organizational priorities, balancing near-term product deliverables with longer-term technology and platform investments.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to communicate technical strategies, influence architectural decisions, and drive measurable engineering and business impact.
• Lead hiring, performance management, mentorship, and career development to build a high-performing engineering organization.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of engineering management experience with…