Apple
Mac Systems Architect - Display
Apple, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Mac Systems Architect - Display
Cupertino,California,United States
Hardware
Mac System Architecture team has an outstanding opportunity for a Display systems architect to influence and drive new product designs. This role is a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional lead engineering role encompassing all aspects of computer system design. You will utilize your skills and experience to create system architectures, surprise and delight our customers, and advance our products’ performance, size, power, thermal and cost goals.
Description
In this highly visible role, you will provide architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to establish new product definitions and requirements. • Providing system architecture guidance by negotiating top level product goals among a broad group of architects and system engineers, technical leads, HW & SW engineering managers, and external vendors. • Determine product system integration feasibility, via collaboration with mechanical, physical, thermal, and electrical engineering stakeholders. • Author system architecture specifications, block diagrams, and conduct review with the product teams. • Collaborate with performance architects to define, model and drive improvements in performance, power efficiency and cost. • Analyze, guide and support thermal management solutions and trade-offs. • Anticipate future SoC requirements and negotiate with internal SoC teams to align with system product goals. • Be innovative and curious. Explore and champion new product-level features, workflows, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 10+ years of relevant computer systems architecture experience, with specialization in Display Technologies.
Has core competence and subject matter expertise in personal computing system and product design.
Possesses strong technical breadth across several computer subsystem technologies, e.g., CPU, GPU, storage, memory, audio, display, input devices, power delivery, power management, networking, wireless, I/O, thermal management, cameras and sensors.
Able to create, review and approve engineering requirement specification documents
Having system integration experience with display related technologies
MS or BS in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Comprehends the roles of HW/FW/SW layers and how they interact in system design
Has strong analytic, verbal, written and communication skills.
Able to summarize and effectively communicate technical issues and actions to key stakeholders and leadership teams
Understands schematics, PCB layout & designs; has experience in bring-up, system debug and hands-on lab environments.
Various panel technologies (LCD, OLED) and their relative pros and cons as well as Backlight technologies
Experience with collaboratively creating & reviewing display power budgets for battery life, thermal & power delivery applications
Pixel pipelines, H & V blanking, pixel clocks, line times, DisplayPort timings & technologies (link rates, lane counts, DSC, AdaptiveSync) and ability to estimate DP requirements for certain display specs
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, 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 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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Cupertino,California,United States
Hardware
Mac System Architecture team has an outstanding opportunity for a Display systems architect to influence and drive new product designs. This role is a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional lead engineering role encompassing all aspects of computer system design. You will utilize your skills and experience to create system architectures, surprise and delight our customers, and advance our products’ performance, size, power, thermal and cost goals.
Description
In this highly visible role, you will provide architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to establish new product definitions and requirements. • Providing system architecture guidance by negotiating top level product goals among a broad group of architects and system engineers, technical leads, HW & SW engineering managers, and external vendors. • Determine product system integration feasibility, via collaboration with mechanical, physical, thermal, and electrical engineering stakeholders. • Author system architecture specifications, block diagrams, and conduct review with the product teams. • Collaborate with performance architects to define, model and drive improvements in performance, power efficiency and cost. • Analyze, guide and support thermal management solutions and trade-offs. • Anticipate future SoC requirements and negotiate with internal SoC teams to align with system product goals. • Be innovative and curious. Explore and champion new product-level features, workflows, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 10+ years of relevant computer systems architecture experience, with specialization in Display Technologies.
Has core competence and subject matter expertise in personal computing system and product design.
Possesses strong technical breadth across several computer subsystem technologies, e.g., CPU, GPU, storage, memory, audio, display, input devices, power delivery, power management, networking, wireless, I/O, thermal management, cameras and sensors.
Able to create, review and approve engineering requirement specification documents
Having system integration experience with display related technologies
MS or BS in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Comprehends the roles of HW/FW/SW layers and how they interact in system design
Has strong analytic, verbal, written and communication skills.
Able to summarize and effectively communicate technical issues and actions to key stakeholders and leadership teams
Understands schematics, PCB layout & designs; has experience in bring-up, system debug and hands-on lab environments.
Various panel technologies (LCD, OLED) and their relative pros and cons as well as Backlight technologies
Experience with collaboratively creating & reviewing display power budgets for battery life, thermal & power delivery applications
Pixel pipelines, H & V blanking, pixel clocks, line times, DisplayPort timings & technologies (link rates, lane counts, DSC, AdaptiveSync) and ability to estimate DP requirements for certain display specs
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, 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 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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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 (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .