Hardware System Design Engineer, Accessories

Hardware System Design Engineer, Accessories

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering and creating products that people love? Join us in designing the next generation of Apple accessories — from Mag Safe and Air Tags to cutting-edge USB-C products — that seamlessly integrate innovative technologies and redefine what's possible in low‑power electrical design. The Apple Accessories Hardware Engineering team is looking for a talented, driven and creative electrical engineer to lead system design and architecture for future Apple products.

This provides an opportunity to work closely with various Apple product teams such as iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro. You will provide guidance on the roadmap, lead initial phases of system development, and work closely with cross‑functional teams throughout various stages of design from silicon and system architecture to prototyping and manufacturing.

As a key member of our technology development team, you will be empowered to drive engineering excellence and innovation across the full product lifecycle, and will be engaged with a rewarding variety of responsibilities.

• Lead new product architecture and silicon definition, setting the technical direction from concept to reality
• Collaborate cross‑functionally during early product scoping and functional specification to ensure alignment across teams
• Influence and challenge system performance decisions, bringing fresh perspectives that elevate the customer experience
• Shape product roadmaps by creatively contributing to and challenging product concepts across groups
• Define, simulate, and model product performance against power budgets and key system metrics
• Communicate project status, insights, and recommendations clearly and regularly to leadership

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of analog and digital electrical circuits including silicon.
• Experience with product concept development and system architecture.
• Experience with digital hardware design such as micro‑controllers and digital interfaces.

• Master’s, or PhD degree.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in detailed EE design, EE schematics entry, and layout.
• Experience with custom silicon development.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, SPMI, MIPI, etc.
• Direct experience with high‑volume consumer products, manufacturing process, and mass production.

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. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in the Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note:

Apple benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.