Jobleads-US is hiring: Digital Hardware Engineer in Sunnyvale

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. On this team, we help improve the performance of our products through innovative system-on-chip designs. Our team will build platform architecture that paves the way for all-new experiences, including the ones that allow people to take advantage of our innovations in sensor technology. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Be a part of a world-class wireless hardware team responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of the baseband systems for all mobile Apple products. The applicant should be familiar with computer system architecture and digital design. The candidate will work proactively and cooperatively with other cross-functional engineering groups.

Description

The digital hardware design engineer will closely work with internal hardware and silicon teams to bring up, characterize (performance/power), and validate new digital interfaces and protocols. The digital hardware designer will be designing, executing, and debugging system-level test plans for new silicon implemented in next-generation Apple products. You will work multi-functionally and with external vendors to discover root cause silicon design issues found during development prototype builds. You will also work with external chipset vendors to develop successful integration and verification plans. Position may require some international travel (10%).

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Solid understanding of SoC/PMU design and micro-architecture
• Experience with high-speed memory systems and Digital communication interfaces (e.g., PCIe, RFFE, SPMI, DDR, USB, SPI, I2C)
• Familiarity with interpreting and navigating complex schematics and PCB layouts

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware debugging expertise, including the use of modern lab equipment (DSOs, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers), and prior experience in PCIe PHY validation and protocol analyzer is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in developing tests to target specific aspects of silicon designs and digital interfaces.
• Good understanding of modern operating systems, firmware, and device drivers, with expertise in creating basic software routines and test scripts (e.g., Lua, Python, C)
• Strong communication skills, coupled with a proactive attitude, for effectively presenting technical information and addressing hardware issues in a team-based environment.

Compensation and Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, 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 dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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